{"id":9990,"date":"2024-07-31T05:55:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T05:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scouttalent.com\/?p=9990"},"modified":"2026-06-21T21:51:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T21:51:03","slug":"july-2024-release-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scouttalent.com\/us\/blog\/july-2024-release-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"July 2024 Release Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to your monthly product release notes! All about boosting your productivity and making your recruitment process smoother than ever. Get ready to explore some fantastic new updates and enhancements designed to save you time and effort.<\/p>\n

To kick things off, we\u2019re sharing some top tips to help you leverage automation and optimise your workflow. Explore these tips, then dive into the detailed release notes below for all the latest improvements.<\/p>\n

Additionally, we are thrilled to announce the winners of our 2024 Scout Talent Software User Feedback Survey. Thank you to everyone who participated! Scroll below to see if you\u2019ve won. Winners will be contacted directly by their Sales Account Executive this week.<\/p>\n

Monthly Tips: Lean on Automation<\/h5>\n
1. Automate Your Candidate Screening\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n

\"\"Make your recruitment process easier with automation. You can set up questions for candidates to answer during their application and, based on their answers, the system will automatically update their status and sort them into different stages of your recruitment pipeline. For example, if a candidate answers a key prescreening question indicating they have the required years of experience or a specific certification, their status can be automatically updated to “Qualified” or “Move to Interview.” Conversely, if a candidate does not meet certain essential criteria, their status can be set to “Hold” or similar, allowing you to focus your time and attention on the most promising applicants.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: This feature is available on both Scout Talent :Recruit Enterprise & :Recruit Essentials. Try it out today!<\/p>\n

2. Keep Candidates in the Loop with Automated Emails (available on <\/em><\/b>:Recruit Only<\/em>)<\/b>:<\/h6>\n

\"\"Enhance candidate communication and improve the candidate experience with :Recruit\u2019s applicant status email trigger response feature. You can automatically send personalised emails based on changes in an applicant’s status, such as moving from “Applied” to “Interview Scheduled.” Customise these emails with the candidate’s name, the position applied for, and next steps. You can also set delays, ensuring timely follow-ups and reminders. This automation keeps candidates informed and engaged throughout the recruitment process, maintaining your employer brand and reducing manual effort.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: This feature is only available on :Recruit Enterprise. Reach out to your Sales Account Executive or the Client success team for a demonstration.<\/p>\n

3. Clone Jobs to Save Time<\/b><\/h6>\n

\"\"Cloning jobs can save a lot of time by not having to rewrite information or manually fill in all the details or redo any automation you\u2019ve already set up. Insider Tip: Give the cloned job a quick read to make sure it still meets your current requirements and matches your workflow, including automations, screening questions, and any attachments.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> This feature is available on both Scout Talent :Recruit Enterprise & :Recruit Essentials. Give it a go today!<\/p>\n

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Explore the Latest Updates. <\/b><\/h4>\n

Now that you\u2019ve seen how automation can enhance your productivity, let\u2019s dive into the new updates and features we\u2019ve rolled out this month.<\/p>\n

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Candidate Management<\/b><\/h5>\n