What is Zoho Recruit: A Quick Overview
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Introduction
Zoho Recruit is a cloud-based applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruitment software designed to help staffing agencies, corporate HRs, and recruitment professionals manage every aspect of the talent acquisition process—from job requisitions to candidate placement.
With features like automated job posting, resume parsing, interview scheduling, and customizable workflows, Zoho Recruit streamlines the hiring process and enhances collaboration among teams.
Step-by-Step Instructions:

Create an Account
- Go to https://www.zoho.com/recruit
- Click on Sign Up.
- Enter your details or sign in using Google/Zoho credentials.
Set Up Your Organization
- Navigate to Setup > Company Details.
- Add company name, logo, time zone, and other preferences.
Create a Job Opening
- Go to Job Openings > New Job Opening.
- Fill in job title, department, job description, and posting details.
- Click Save.
Add or Import Candidates
- Go to Candidates > Add Candidate or click Import to upload CSV/resumes.
- Use Resume Parser to automatically extract candidate info.
Post Jobs to Portals
- Connect job boards like Indeed, Glassdoor, Monster, and LinkedIn.
- Use One-Click Posting to share jobs on multiple platforms.
Schedule Interviews
- Select a candidate, click Schedule Interview, and choose interviewer, time, and format
- Optionally integrate with Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet.
Collaborate and Track Progress
- Use Hiring Pipeline to manage candidates through stages.
- Add team notes, ratings, and feedback.
Generate Reports
- Go to Reports > Create Report to view metrics like time-to-hire, candidate sources, and interviewer efficiency.

Tips:
- Customize fields and layouts for your unique hiring process.
- Use automation rules to send emails, assign tasks, or update stages.
- Enable Zoho CRM integration for a seamless hiring-to-onboarding workflow.
- Set up workflows for notifications, approvals, and background checks.
- Use mobile apps for recruiting on the go (available on iOS & Android).