We used the basic plan, which made it very cost-effective. It was a great place to store warm candidates who were actively seeking new opportunities. It was compatible with Taleo.

We used SeekOut strictly as a sourcing platform. It does offer a full ATS and CRM, but for our purposes, we only used the CRM since we already had another major ATS in place. We implemented this to reduce the need for human sourcers and to support our recruiting team with hard-to-fill roles.

We wanted a CRM that would maintain a candidate pipeline we could tap into when new job openings became available. We used SeekOut for about two years after transitioning from Visage.

You couldn’t tell if you were the only recruiter contacting a specific candidate, which was problematic since many recruiters worked on similar roles. This created confusion among candidates, who were sometimes approached multiple times for the same position. While it helped grow a talent community, the quality of candidates was not always high.

Personally, I preferred Visage. It was similar but included human support overseas in India, allowing for real-time feedback and adjustments to sourcing parameters. SeekOut is more automated by comparison.

The cost is justified, especially for a smaller company or firm. It's important to assess whether the tool is necessary—do you consistently have hard-to-fill roles, or do you receive strong organic applicant flow? Check whether your current ATS includes a talent community feature to avoid paying for redundant services.

It has become more AI-driven, making it faster and easier to use. The talent analytics have also improved, especially with the inclusion of diversity data, which allows for deeper exploration of different talent pools.

A small company, particularly one that hires for the same roles repeatedly will find SeekOut helpful. It’s useful for building and reusing a talent community instead of starting each search from scratch.

One of the things I really enjoy about SeekOut is its user-friendly interface, making it a breeze to find top-notch candidates. The platform's extensive talent pool ensures I have plenty of options to choose from. Plus, SeekOut's insights into market trends and competitor intelligence give me a strategic edge in my recruitment efforts, helping me stay ahead of the curve. Another aspect of SeekOut that I find incredibly helpful is its robust search functionality. It's like having a powerful magnifying glass for talent, allowing me to hone in on exactly what I'm looking for.

Our organization decided to invest in SeekOut to address the challenge of sourcing diverse candidates and filling hard-to-fill roles efficiently. Prior to using SeekOut, recruiters faced difficulties identifying candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and those with niche skill sets. SeekOut has been a game-changer for us. With its advanced search tools and extensive database of candidates, it has made finding the right candidates for various jobs much easier. I used to spend ages sifting through resumes, but now, thanks to SeekOut, I can pinpoint exactly who I need in no time. I have used SeekOut for a little over a year while working at my organization.

One aspect of SeekOut that I found challenging is that the search results could sometimes be overwhelming, making it difficult to sift through and identify the most relevant candidates. Additionally, I've encountered occasional discrepancies in the candidate profiles, which led to a few inaccuracies in my sourcing efforts. There have also been instances where I experienced delays in receiving updates or notifications about new candidates or changes in the market, which hindered my recruitment process.

From my perspective, SeekOut stands out from its competitors in a few ways. Its interface is very easy to use, making my job simpler when searching for candidates. Additionally, SeekOut has a large pool of candidates to choose from, so I could usually find someone who's a good fit for the role I was hiring for. The insights it provides about the job market and what other companies are doing are really helpful for making smart decisions in my recruitment process. Overall, SeekOut is a tool I relied on because it made finding and hiring great people much easier.

There are several key criteria to consider when purchasing a tool like SeekOut. First and foremost, usability is critical. A platform that's intuitive and easy to navigate allows recruiters to quickly find and engage with candidates. Functionality is also crucial, so look for features like advanced search capabilities, candidate insights, and AI-driven algorithms to enhance your sourcing efforts.

SeekOut has grown its candidate database and upgraded search algorithms, making it easier for recruiters to find the right candidates. They've also added AI-driven insights and analytics features, empowering recruiters to make smarter decisions.

It's ideal for recruiters who need to quickly identify and engage with top talent across various industries and job roles. SeekOut is especially beneficial for organizations that value diversity and inclusion, as it provides access to a diverse pool of candidates and offers insights to support diversity initiatives.

• SeekOut can potentially improve DEI in a few ways. It has a feature Bias reducer, that hides some unnecessary details that could imply ethnicity or gender. There are also Diversity Filters when the goal is to find more underrepresented candidates
• What is quite a rare benefit to find elsewhere, is that SeekOut shows information of somebody’s scientific work: Publications and Patents, which is amazing when we look for experts in the field.
• These specifics of SeekOut also can be used to present the candidate in an even better light.
• SeekOut also enables us to see the email address and telephone number of some profiles.

I’ve been using SeekOut for less than 1 year. My organization bought SeekOut to try an additional sourcing platform besides Linkedin Recruiter.

For our big organization, it was important to try to find as many profiles who are not necessarily present or active on Linkedin, or leave their profile quite empty. It was also necessary for us to have the talent pool be filtered with US specific filters. Moreover, SeekOut has been especially used for sourcing technical profiles, as well as for international recruiting.

• At the first glimpse the search results provide too many details about the education and less about the work experience.
• I am mostly sourcing for the Europe talent market so actually it doesn't provide a significantly higher number of profiles than Linkedin.
• The filter about Location is in miles only, not kilometers.

It seems especially good for the US talent market, because it also generates results with work authorization, or clearance.

 Key buying criteria could be:

• would you source talent in US
• how difficult to find are the profiles you are looking for

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• I think that Seekout improved its user-friendly interface.
• There are so many details and options but not overwhelmingly visible at the first glance.

It could be very good for big organizations which have many recruiters and niche positions to recruit for.