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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cegid Talent

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ACegid Talent (based on technology from the former Technomedia, acquired by Cegid in 2016), allows users to manage candidates recruiting, training, performance, compensation, career development and succession. Its business intelligence tools help identify organizational potential in order to drive HR strategies, from the cloud.N/A

    Spark Hire

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ASpark Hire is a video interviewing platform. Some key features include: One-Way Interview, Live Interview, Collaboration and Shared Interview.N/A
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    Cegid TalentSpark Hire
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    Cegid TalentSpark Hire
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Key User Insights
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Features
    Cegid TalentSpark Hire
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Cegid Talent and Spark Hire
    Feature
    Cegid Talent
    3.3
    1 Ratings
    75% below category average
    Spark Hire
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance tracking and reporting3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Cegid Talent and Spark Hire
    Feature
    Cegid Talent
    3.0
    1 Ratings
    78% below category average
    Spark Hire
    -
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    Manager note taking3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Cegid Talent and Spark Hire
    Feature
    Cegid Talent
    2.0
    1 Ratings
    109% below category average
    Spark Hire
    -
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    Create succession plans/pools2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Cegid Talent and Spark Hire
    Feature
    Cegid Talent
    3.5
    1 Ratings
    68% below category average
    Spark Hire
    -
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    Job Requisition Management6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customized Application Form4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Resume Management6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate Search2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Creation and Delegation2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Templates5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Permissions1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score7.9 out of 10
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    Score8.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cegid TalentSpark Hire
    Likelihood to Recommend
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    10.0
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    Support Rating
    -
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    9.8
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    User Testimonials
    Cegid TalentSpark Hire
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cegid
    Recruiting and human resources is a good use for this tool. To some degree, reporting is fairly appropriate as well, unless you want super detailed reports, then I would say no. Anything related to managing candidate flow and making the recruitment process easier is where this tool is best used, upgrades need to be made so it's more useful in other areas before rolling out.
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    Spark Hire
    Spark Hire is well suited for the growing organization which hiring managers are always on the move. The chance of physically having an interview is less and even candidate sorting & tracking is tough. In this situation, Spark Hire is the best fit. In addition to this, when you need someone very special for a role this application will come to your help. It will ensure the best candidate is recruited as it will go under the multi layer assessment.
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    Pros
    Cegid
    • The commands and controls are fairly user friendly. This is a positive because as recruiters we don't want to waste time having to learn odd or awkward controls, we just want to intuitively click.
    • The original implementation process was fairly seamless according to industry standards. This made for a smoother rollout, testing, and implementation phase. We didn't waste too much time with overly complicated technical issues, etc.
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    Spark Hire
    • The user interface is clear and concise and not distracting. This is a pro because it allows you to focus on the interviewee and what they are saying.
    • It is easy to access interviews, watch, rewatch, etc. The entire process is just so convenient.
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    Cons
    Cegid
    • The reporting function needs to be vastly improved. You can run the most basic reports, but if you want to get more granular it requires customization, extra fees, and involving a developer. This piece should be made easier.
    • The lag time between load screens, clicking new screens, etc. was very slow at times. We don't believe this was a connectivity issue, rather something on Technomedia's end.
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    Spark Hire
    • We'd like more control over certain functionalities within our APS integration.
    • We'd like more control over what actual communications are sent to our candidates.
    • We would like the ability to set a different expiration date for an interview when using our APS - right now our only choices are 7 days and 14 days.
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    Usability
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Spark Hire
    Spark Hire is easy to use for both us and the candidate/interviewee. There is not a huge learning curve to being able to implement the program. Additionally, our clients (who are given access to the interviews) don't find it difficult to use, and our candidates have very few problems when recording their video interviews
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    Support Rating
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Spark Hire
    I have not used the support that much with Spark Hire but it seems that there are a lot of features available for support and different resources that are provided on Spark Hire's website. For the most part, the system is very user-friendly and it's easy to navigate and figure out things on your own.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cegid
    Technomedia stacks up below the other listed programs. It may solve the bare minimum of your issues, but when it comes to solving more complex issues and processes, it lacks. When you want to add additions or customize things, the process is very costly and labor intensive as well. If it were priced lower, it would make more sense, but there are much better solutions out there.
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    Spark Hire
    I can't remember the names of the other companies I reviewed but I chose Spark Hire because I could purchase the service on a monthly basis. This is an important feature for us since we're a small business.
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    Return on Investment
    Cegid
    • The positive impact of being able to manage candidates and help the overall recruiting process has been great.
    • The addition of new users or customizing other features has proved cumbersome, expensive, and requires additional resources.
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    Spark Hire
    • Best candidate selection over the years
    • Better employee retention rate
    • Improvement in business output
    • Better drive for results among the employees
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