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PCRecruiter

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What is PCRecruiter?

PCRecruiter is a web-based recruiting platform. It supports candidate sourcing and placement via candidate tracking, job advertising, CRM, applicant tracking, and salesforce automation.

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PCRecruiter, also known as PCR, is a versatile and comprehensive tool used by various organizations and recruitment firms to streamline …
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PCRecruiter Is Just OK

7 out of 10
October 06, 2021
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$85

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$85

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  • Setup fee required

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  • Free Trial
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  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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What is PCRecruiter?

PCRecruiter is a web-based system for candidate sourcing and placement, that combines the core functions of candidate tracking, job publishing, customer and contact relationship management with salesforce automation.

The vendor reports that PCRecruiter has tens of thousands of daily users in over seventy countries around the world.

The vendor also says that PCRecruiter is flexible and appropriate for a range of business models, including permanent or contract placement, candidate sourcing, corporate candidates sourcing, RPO, etc.

PCRecruiter Features

  • Supported: MS Outlook Integration
  • Supported: User-Configurable Screen Layouts and Fields
  • Supported: Job Posting
  • Supported: Custom Forms

PCRecruiter Screenshots

Screenshot of Adding an appointment to the built-in calendar.Screenshot of Mobile-friendly and fully customizable job board.Screenshot of Mobile app for Recruiters and for Contract Employees

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PCRecruiter Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Mac, Windows IIS Server for On Premise Hosting
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported LanguagesEnglish, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Others Upon Request

Frequently Asked Questions

PCRecruiter is a web-based recruiting platform. It supports candidate sourcing and placement via candidate tracking, job advertising, CRM, applicant tracking, and salesforce automation.

CATS Applicant Tracking System, JobDiva, and Crelate are common alternatives for PCRecruiter.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 10.

The most common users of PCRecruiter are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

PCRecruiter, also known as PCR, is a versatile and comprehensive tool used by various organizations and recruitment firms to streamline their hiring processes and manage candidate data effectively. With its wide range of features, PCR has proven invaluable in solving key problems faced by users.

One of the primary use cases of PCR is its ability to track data, organize clients and candidates, and plan users' days. This feature has been particularly beneficial for executive recruiting firms, allowing them to efficiently manage their recruitment processes and present candidates professionally. Additionally, PCR's integration with other applications like LinkedIn enables recruiters to easily track productivity and metrics while leveraging social media platforms for candidate sourcing.

Furthermore, PCR serves as a centralized database for businesses, facilitating tasks such as business development, client management, candidate tracking, and sourcing across different industries and verticals. As a result, organizations can effectively manage their contacts, create detailed lists of companies, and send targeted email blasts. Several users have praised PCR for its reporting capabilities which allow them to generate comprehensive reports on various aspects of the recruitment process.

Moreover, PCR caters to the needs of different types of recruiters and agencies. Solo recruiters benefit from its ability to track job openings, candidates, and clients efficiently while pushing jobs to their websites. Government contracting firms rely on PCR for applicant tracking, job posting functions, and capturing recruiting-related information. The software also proves invaluable for self-employed recruiters who need to manage their contact management system effectively.

Overall, PCRecruiter offers a reliable and reasonably priced solution with all the necessary functions required by recruiters and organizations to streamline their recruitment processes efficiently. It eliminates manual filing systems while saving valuable time and improving overall efficiency.

Reliable and reasonably priced solution: Users have consistently found PCR to be a reliable and reasonably priced solution for their recruitment and data management needs. Several reviewers have stated that the software provides good value for its price, making it an affordable choice for businesses of all sizes.

Customizable capabilities enhance productivity: Many users appreciate PCR's customization capabilities, which allow them to tailor the software to their specific needs and niche markets. This level of customization enhances productivity by providing users with a system that aligns closely with their workflows and requirements.

User-friendly interface with advanced search system: PCR's user-friendly interface, combined with its advanced search system, contributes to a positive user experience. Numerous reviewers have praised the organization and search functions in PCR, stating that they are highly regarded features that enable efficient data management and retrieval.

Irrelevant search criteria: Some users have found certain search criteria in PCR to be irrelevant and not helpful in their candidate searches, suggesting that these criteria should be streamlined for a more efficient user experience.

Cumbersome merging of duplicates: Users have mentioned that the process of merging duplicate entries in PCR can be cumbersome, especially when dealing with large amounts of data. This can slow down the workflow and make it more difficult to manage candidate profiles.

Useless safety nets for adding duplicates: Several users have deemed the safety nets for adding duplicates when parsing resumes to be useless. They feel that these features do not effectively prevent duplicate entries and can create unnecessary confusion in managing candidate information.

Users highly recommend PCRecruiter for its user-friendly interface, efficient team selection process, and effective tracking of the recruitment lifecycle. They express satisfaction with the integration of Google Voice Text Messaging and Gmail. The importance of customer service is emphasized, with users recommending taking advantage of the support staff's assistance. Real-time users and trial periods are suggested as valuable resources for understanding PCRecruiter's capabilities. Exploring how-to and training videos is recommended to learn more about the software. Users find PCRecruiter easy to use and highly recommend it. They highlight PCR as a cost-effective option that fulfills all their needs, particularly for staffing agencies and electronic file backup purposes. While PCR offers strong functionality, users note that any issues can be resolved through customer service or troubleshooting support. Enhancements in layout and candidate tracking are suggested, but overall users consider PCR a good product with excellent customer service. The high level of customization possible with PCR is praised alongside exceptional technical support. Users recommend attending training sessions attentively and continuing training throughout the year. They suggest marking candidates not to be contacted and stress the importance of consistent use across all users. Users encourage others to explore PCR, noting that if there's a specific use or need, someone has likely already accomplished it using PCR. Building a good rapport with training and support staff is noted as helpful for optimizing productivity. Adding more color to make icons stand out is recommended, and reaching out to the company for assistance is regarded as consistently helpful. The amazing technical support provided by PCR is highly praised. Users advise taking the time to thoroughly explore the software, as its value becomes even more apparent with increased familiarity. Requesting a clearer system for setting future tasks and having a list of incomplete tasks is suggested. Additionally, users recommend considering factors such as training time, maintenance requirements, and computer skill levels when implementing PCR. Many users believe PCR stands out as the best choice available. They highly recommend PCR's additional product for easy resume uploads. Finally, users stress the importance of patience during the learning process and conclude that PCR is an effective solution for tracking clients and candidates in successful recruiting efforts. They describe it as an affordable, user-friendly, and easily administered database tracking application with great training and technical support. Although PCR is seen as a good CRM platform, especially for businesses using PCs, users acknowledge that other ATS providers might offer more up-to-date technology and user-friendly systems. However, they appreciate PCRecruiter's commitment to continuous improvement and ease of use.

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Dave Bevington | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 2 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use PCR as an Organization. We are an Executive Recruiting Firm. We use PCR to track data, organize, and solicit our Clients, Candidates, and to plan our days.
  • PCR is easy to use and very simple in terms of layout. It is very practical and well designed.
  • PCR allows us to capture all sorts of data down to the smallest detail. It makes things much more efficient in terms of data management and going paperless. Also, it is very simple to change MASS amounts of data in the system as well are inputting/exporting...
  • PCR almost never freezes or causes our computers to freeze.
  • PCR is accessible via mobile apps, making it convenient.
  • PCR support has been very helpful for training and technical issues as well as adding features
  • PCR allows us to function better as a team in terms of organization
  • PCR is extremely customizable
  • Some of PCR's search criteria is irrelevant and just takes up space and could be streamlined
  • Merging duplicates needs improving. You must have an exact field match to merge, and this can be very cumbersome with massive amounts of data. Also, when a resume is parsed, the safety nets for adding duplicates are often times useless.
  • I would like to be able to save search criteria in PCR besides the default
What will the integration process be like with our current data system? How easy will it be to search? Can we plan our calls using PCR? How easy is it to import and export data? How can we better organize our data? What are the other perks of PCR and how can it help us?
Ray Fisher | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
PCRecruiter is our lifeline for searching for qualified candidates. We are able to track applicants by keywords, name, social, and even by phone number. PCRecruiter has eliminated the need to dig through filing cabinets saving our company valuable time and allowing us to be more efficient. Our recruiters use PCR to find candidates for open job orders. Our Sales Dept. uses PCR to track the number of client job orders, and our Payroll Department uses PCR for candidate wages, federal, state, and city tax info along with hours worked. PCRecruiter is one of the best investments our company has made.
  • Applicant tracking is a great tool. We are able to search resumes or search by keyword. This is a definite time saver and will eliminate your filing cabinets.
  • Linking candidates to job orders. We are able to create jobs and link candidates to open job orders. This allows us to see what positions are currently open and also lets us know the length of time the position was open before being filled.
  • Notes: We are able to keep notes on start dates, end dates, call-offs, tardiness, workers comp claims, disciplinary, and anything else that our company needs. This is a great tool when you have workers comp claims, unemployment, or documentation for ending a work assignment.
  • Linking: linking candidates could be more user-friendly. There are too many steps to link a candidate and to unlink a candidate from a job.
  • Keywords: There should be keyword groups. Example: If I were to search for a Forklift operator the system should also pull up anyone that has listed Tow motor - Reach truck - Cherry picker - Skid steer, etc. on their resume or application.
PCRecruiter is a great tool for staffing agencies. The ability to pull candidate info from your desktop rather than to search through file cabinets is a huge time saver. The only downside to PCRecruiter is that it could be more user-friendly and it takes some time in getting used to the features. The time it saves our recruiters definitely outweighs the Cons.
Sylvia Brown | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Have you ever had to track candidates in a Call Log Notebook or on 3"x5" card kept in a box? I have! PC Recruiter is an applicant tracking system designed to help Recruiters keep up with only potential candidates but also each step in the process. We use PCR to execute a seamless search starting with adding the companies, the candidates, and the job description. Once all is entered, the potential candidate pool is added to a "roll-up list" with sections for call status, notes, activities, interview set-up on calendars, emails, interview prep, through the offer, all at the click of a button.
  • PCR organizes candidates and companies by names, locations, titles, job functions and many other descriptors.
  • Candidates and companies can also be added manually, or through downloads from various social media sites via extensions compatible with PCR.
  • Phones, emails, social media, and messaging can all be connected to PCR.
  • A client portal can also be set up so that they can keep up with how a search is progressing.
  • Sometimes in an effort to improve the technology, the previous way was better than the fix.
Being able to download candidate and company information is so much easier and faster by using the available extensions. We use the Zoom Info and Linked In extension daily. It also allows a picture of the candidate to be added to the profile which makes searching feel so much more personal.
Rik Yerzik | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use as a full DB solutions from recruiting, sales, prospecting and connecting with candidates, use it as the primary database and full solution for employment and staffing solutions.
  • candidate tracking, and recruiting process from intake through presenting candidates to clieng.
  • client records and posting jobs and managing the recruiting process from the initial job requirement through placements and billing.
  • It also works for consulting for tracking client and candidate billings, can integrate payroll and history for both client companies, and candidates.
  • Actually its a pretty complete system from enterprise deployment I use the web services
  • All I can say is they keep improving the functionality that I haven't thought of before.
  • The inhaler probably could use improvement but even that works pretty well.
  • being able to integrate it directly with job boards, would improve the speed of processing candidates.
It is well suited for independent recruiters (I used it for my own search firm, I was a one man project) but it works well and can be cofigured from small to enterprise level staffing companies. I haven't used some of the billing functions per se for consultants and temp employees for payroll and billing so I can not comment on that.
October 06, 2021

PCRecruiter Is Just OK

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It is being used for our recruiting department and operations. It is our ATS for our recruiting needs and operations use it to track open positions.
  • Interacts with our internal proprietary software system
  • It parses candidate info from resources online such as LinkedIn
  • Interacts and works well with RingCentral
  • Like using roll up lists
  • Searching features could be improved
  • Less steps in entering information
  • Logs you out frequently
I enjoy using the roll up list feature and also I like how you are able to call directly through RingCentral and texting capabilities. I am not a fan of the searching features, it could be a lot easier.
Bonnie Lewinstein | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
PC Recruiter is our CRM for the company. We are an executive recruiting firm (permanent, full-time roles up to the C-level) focused on the medical device, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries. We use the program all day long, and overall am very pleased with it. In addition, PC Recruiter functions well with other applications such as LinkedIn, and I love the PC Capture function, which allows me to export data, including pictures from LinkedIn. I can track productivity/metrics and look at the pipeline of every open position we are working on with clients. It's easy to use, although the setup can be a bit complicated at first. They have a terrific technical support team based in OH, and I love that I can have a real-time chat or a phone call when needed.
  • Tracks daily productivity for phone calls, interviews, new assignments by invidual
  • Allows you to send resumes so easily to clients with either a template email or personalized email or as a "presentation" with critical data visible or blind to the client as needed
  • Allows you to build call lists and email lists
  • bulk resume importing if needed or individual resume importing
  • Easy mass emailing to clients and candidates
  • I think setup is cumbersome
  • I think it should be easier to build call lists and move calls to the following day as needed
  • I wish PC Recruiter had a function so I can see if and when an actual email is opened by the recipient
PC Recruiter is ideal for companies specializing in permanent placement or contract/staffing. It's competitively priced compared to other similar programs. The technical support, based in the US in OH, is terrific and frankly the main reason I won't even consider switching to another platform. I love that if I have a question and can't find the answer quickly within their learning management system, I can call or chat with them and get an immediate response.
Gary Fruchtman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are a boutique Executive Search Firm. We were early and initial adaptors of using PCR as our ATS system and assisted in some of the developmental ideas for this product. PCR has been instrumental in our growth and success and all of our WorldBridge offices use this (14 Offices). The system is deep with solutions to keeping track of candidates, clients, business opportunities, jobs and so much more. This also integrates with a number of other applications that we use daily. We would not be able to function without PCR as the backbone of our recruiting systems. I would recommend PCR as the umbrella application for any search firm - any time and am happy to speak with anyone that would like additional information.
  • Keeps track of candidates
  • Gives us the ability to do "Bulk" email marketing blasts easily
  • Keeps track of processes via : Rollups, Pipelines
  • I would like to respond to this but PCR has so many more functions that I have yet to discover or learn that if I need it - it is probably there....
I would recommend PCR to any Executive Search Firm or Staffing Agency and have many, many times. I "think" PCR would be applicable to any organization that is involved in sales but guarantees that it is uniquely well suited to our industry.
Glen Kimmel Leblanc | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It is great to be able to manage the CRM of the company together with PCRecruiter, an important role in every company in the correct selection of trained personnel and we feel the full support of PCRecruiter. Better than knowing the exact data there is nothing in the world of personnel recruitment, it is what allows you to make the best decision. <br>
  • From the beginning I have loved the administration of the company's CRM.
  • Find the best job candidates with the accuracy of the data provided.
  • Orders according to their quantity are perfectly managed.
  • Not doing a good job with your keyword search system.
Very appropriate to complement the administration of the company's CRM and for the decision-making of hiring the best qualified personnel and it is not suitable for searches by keywords.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use PCR across our Sales and Recruiting teams.
  • Overall easy crm
  • Good customer service
  • Sometimes tricky for employees to learn
It's suited for headhunting and executive search firms that engage in both sales and recruiting activity.
Eric Noon | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use PCRecruiter across the whole company. Each recruiter uses it to track basic candidate information such as name, address, phone numbers, and email. As well as resumes, job title, call notes and profiles that help us keep track of what the candidates want to do with their career. We can search via keywords, activity, and geography just to name a few.
  • Searching, having candidates in your database is one thing and being able to recall them is another.
  • Customization is a strength that PCR lets you wield at your discretion.
  • It is very easy to use and get comfortable with using.
  • One of the cons is (for me it's also a pro) that it is cloud-based so if you have spotty internet this might not be for you.
  • Occasionally some of the processes feel clunky to use. That said, the developers are always making improvements.
PCRecruiter is an asset to my recruiting firm and I believe that it would be an asset to yours as well. The database conversion process went very smoothly but you need to be involved as it isn't a set it and forget it thing. You need to verify that the data ends up in the field you want it in; you know your data best. Searching and recalling the data that you are looking for is smooth and being able to click the phone number and have PCR dial my VOIP phone automatically is a wonderful time saver. From there we make call notes and schedule next steps. SIMPLE.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
PCRecruiter is used by all members of our small recruitment agency. It took significant work to initially set it up, but we are very happy with all it provides us. The automation process saves a significant amount of time. The Outlook connector app is a great way to capture emails sent/received from within Outlook. The flexibility of Rollup lists aids in adding contacts to any number of different lists, which comes in very handy for business development and sending emails to specific groups. The postcode/zip code radius search feature is brilliant for finding candidates within a specific area or region.
  • Postcode radius search - great ability to narrow down a list of potential candidates based on how far away they live, not just specific qualifications/skills etc.
  • Importing information from LinkedIn about a candidate is very handy. It is very handy being able to put a face to a name when you are dealing with so many people year in, year out.
  • Outlook connector is a great feature for tracking all inbound and outbound emails that are sent to/received from any contact within the database.
  • The migration process could use some work for existing businesses. I was surprised that there wasn't an easier way to import some data/records, configure the system, and then import the most recent data to go live over the course of a weekend. We were able to do it, but this process could do with some work.
  • The colour scheme changes from screen to screen. The same basic theme, but item 1 in a list might be a given colour one moment, and if you enter that screen again a few minutes later, it might be a different colour. When you are first using the system you realise that something has changed, but you don't quite know what. It is a little off-putting. Not sure why they do this??
PCRecruiter is very well suited for Recruitment agencies, either conducting Permanent Recruitment or acting as a Temp or Labour Hire agency.
Tom Lampl | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We are recruiters and everyone uses it. It is used daily to track everything from candidates, job openings, interviews, placements and of course reports. Our project coordinators find it very easy to add both companies and candidates linking them together as well and moving candidates to new companies. The search capabilities are very easy to use to prepare for new searches and projects.
  • I am not a computer person but find it easy to work with
  • Notes, tracking and linking candidates to companies
  • Holding history
  • Uploading candidates
  • Just simple with a lot of functions
  • Searching the database is very easy and preparing lists to call is simple. It is easy to expand or narrow searches as needed.
  • I love the interface between Outlook and PCR it makes it very easy to not have multiple screens to go back and forth to.
  • N/A
I have used PCRecruiter (PCR) for over 15 years. If every vendor that we work with was as good a PCR my life would be a lot better. The functions of the software meet all of our needs; customer service is extraordinary, if you have a suggestion they listen!
PCR has evolved over the years to keep up with new things that are happening like social media. As stated they listen to suggestions and take input seriously.
Mark Carlson, CPC | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
PCRecruiter is used by our entire organization to keep track of all facets of executive search.
  • PCRecruiter's integration with Outlook and social media is excellent and seamless.
  • Capture of data without having to perform double entry is excellent.
  • It is completely scalable, from single user to multiple.
  • Reporting functionality is easy to understand and implement.
  • Integration with our website was easy and implemented in a matter of minutes.
  • The platform allows us to use the tool on desktops, tablets, etc.
  • PCRecruiter could improve its reposting of items in social media - currently you need to go in to repost to your activity in things like LinkedIn.
PCRecruiter is well suited whether you conduct direct hire only, temp/contractors, or are blended. From sales to support, this group knows their product well and implement it quickly and efficiently working around your schedule.
March 02, 2015

PCRecruiter Analysis

Score 5 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
When I used PCRecruiter, it was being used an Applicant Tracking System. There was some invovlvement from other departments who were involved in the hiring process. The business problem that is was addressing was ensuring organization in the interviewing and hiring process.
  • Allows you to search for candidates in the database.
  • Allows you to send out email templates to potential candidates.
  • Allows you to track the process of a candidate.
  • Allows you to enter candidates into the system.
  • PCRecruiter is designed to be used by a staffing firm so it was difficult at times to be used as an applicant tracking system for an organization.
  • Making sure to refresh the page to ensure the information was actually added.
I don't think there were situations where PCRecruiter was more appropriate.
February 28, 2015

Good and bad!

Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
PCRecruiter was used as a system to manage the records for our candidates. We were an IT Staffing firm. It was used across the whole organization. It helped to keep track of our daily interactions with the candidates and also track the submissions, interviews and final placements.
  • Tracks the progress of candidate through the interview/submission process.
  • Helps search for candidates with the given search parameters.
  • Helps manage job orders.
  • The PCRecruiter version that we had did not have any features for eliminating duplicate records.
Some key questions to ask are:

  • Is someone going to manage removing duplicate records?
  • Does the staff have basic computer knowledge to comprehend and use this software?
February 27, 2015

PCRecruiter Review

Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
PCRecruiter is mainly used by our recruiting department to track candidates in our pipelines. We also keep documents/notes pertaining to our employees in the files. It also houses all of our current openings which pull over to our website and other posting sites.
  • Allows you to link candidates to job requisitions and then allows you to build custom reports to pull this data out of the system.
  • Keeps associations and allows you to track referrals.
  • Allow for custom fields so the files are specific to your company and structure.
  • Can bulk/mass email out of the system.
  • Would like to be able to track where candidates apply from. Currently we have applicants tell us where they learned about our company.
  • Don't allow candidates to duplicate their files - can't add to system if email address is already there. Help better prevent creating duplicate files.
With PCRecruiter users are able to track multiple companies, positions and candidates and can make links/connections between all of these.
February 25, 2015

PCRECRUITER REVIEW

Peter Sewall MA | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I used it previously at a recruiting firm.
  • Organizes candidates well.
  • Organizes clients well.
  • Helps you with organizing recruiting searches.
  • Helps with posting jobs.
  • Not the most intuitive product.
  • Results can be posted in a more meaningful fashion.
  • I'm not impressed with its navigation.
PCRecruiter is great for recruiting firms.
Lee Anthony Iovino | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We are a small government contracting firm with a small overhead recruiting staff and a limited budget. We use PCRecruiter for all applicant tracking and job posting functions. We use it to capture and track all recruiting-related information and to craft, edit, store and display all job openings on our website. We use the Outlook integration function to automatically log all communications with each candidate and for easy access to all candidate and job records.
  • PCRecruiter allows for extremely quick candidate entry and tracking of all candidate communications via the Outlook integration. All emails to and from a candidate are automatically logged in as part of that candidate's record.
  • It lets us quickly craft and post new job requirements directly to our website. PCR then disseminates our jobs out to some of the major job aggregators like Simply Hired and indeed. We can format our posts any way we like, and the web extension through PCRecruiter matches the look and feel of our website.
  • The ability to generate custom tabs for each candidate record is a unique and extremely useful feature of PCRecruiter. Using this, we can look at a candidate's contact info on one tab, then easily click another tab to view cost information, another for security info - up to ten tabs for each candidate record.
  • The MyPCR (home page) allows for the creation of a custom starting place. You can create shortcuts to custom searches that you use regularly, shortcuts to websites you visit frequently - you can even link to documents you use in the recruiting process, all from the starting page.
  • The integrated email module can be clunky and buggy. The only reason we would use it is for mass emailing - which is something we don't do. So for us, it isn't an issue, but if you are looking for a great mass emailing capability you may want to investigate this further with the folks at PCRecruiter.
  • They are usually a version behind in supporting popular browsers. You will want to check with them before upgrading the browser you use.
I have only personally used PCRecruiter in small company environments. In that capacity, it is a robust yet affordable option with features you won't see from other companies at this price point. I cannot comment on how well it works for larger companies with huge recruiting staffs. You will also get more out of PCRecruiter if you are fairly computer literate. If the thought of creating custom fields and custom searches gives you nightmares, you may want to look somewhere else.
Nathan Swartzbaugh | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I used PCrecruiter while working with Sales Consultants of Dallas, one of the oldest executive recruiting firms within the MRI (Management Recruiters International) network. I quickly learned how to use the tool to assist the account executives in creating detailed lists of companies and cold and warm clients. PCRecruiter's ability to organize data, create advanced searches and save them to "Rollup lists", and send out email blasts to selected individuals was invaluable to our firm. PCRecruiter was the cornerstone of our business from data management to marketing. I can't see a recruiting firm dealing with high volume without the use of PCRecruiter.
  • Provide detailed entries for both target companies and existing/potential candidates.
  • Advanced search techniques to easily allow an account executive to find existing companies and candidates which meet their current needs
  • Detailed marketing tools such as email christmas layouts and other "email touches" to keep in contact with current and future partners.
  • Ease-of-Use from a graphical user interface standpoint
  • PC recruiter's system of searching then saving matching results to a rollup list was cumbersome for most
  • PCRecruiter could provide additional email templates for use.
PCrecruiter is suited for any recruiting entity which deals with a high volume of contact with companies and candidates. It may not be suited for low-volume entities.
Gabriel Peña | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 5 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
PCRecruiter was being utilized at my company as a recruitment tool in our Human Resources / Recruitment department. We specialized in recruitment of senior opportunities with credit unions across the country. It helped keep track of your many applicants by organizing them into a neat and manageable database. This system made it easy to find the most suitable candidate for each position with our numerous clients.
  • keyword recognition
  • detailed, advanced search system
  • easy navigation
  • user-friendly
  • Organized
  • glitchy
  • faster processing
  • compatibility
  • synchronization
  • complete operating system
What type of management style do you respond best to?
What is the working environment like at your current position?
What is your current compensation, and where would you like it to be?
What is your current commute? What commute time are you comfortable with?
What is the asset size of your current employer?
What applicable skills do you have?
January 24, 2014

User Friendly Database

Pallabi Ghosal | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use PCRecruiter to build a database of candidates that we have spoken to and who have sent resumes across to us. It helps us keep track of the candidates details for future use by other recruiters who might have roles to fit them into. Helps to reduce the time taken to screen a candidate.
  • Good search function.
  • Lots of options to filter searches.
  • User friendly.
  • The visuals could be made better - more modern and appealing.
  • Currently adding a resume has to be done on IE, it would be better if a user was not limited to their choice of browser.
PCRecruiter works well for the purpose for which my organization uses it (creating a database and tracking applicants). As mentioned, visuals could use an update.
January 21, 2014

Data Entry

Jamie Clayton | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
PCRecruiter is being used to save candidate, company and position information for our recruiters. It is also used to create and generate reports.
  • Organization - I like that you can search for a candidate several ways. You can search for a candidate by the company and location, by first and last name and through recent activity.
  • Notes - I've found in my recent experience that adding notes is easy and helpful. Adding notes is helpful to our system in keeping track of important details on the companies and candidates we work with.
  • Categories - these are useful to keep candidates and companies sorted properly and easier to search. When searching through companies we now have a field that specifies the location type. This makes it easier to see where the company's headquarters is located.
  • Sometimes I need a little more information to make sure I am selecting the right candidate. Especially if the candidate has a name like John Smith. I would like for the search list to show the username when pulling up candidates in order to save time.
  • When adding candidates to PCR I noticed the copy and paste board does not copy the LinkedIn addresses and I would like to see that updated. Its just one extra step that would make things easier if updated.
  • PDF resumes have to be attached instead of copy and pasted under resume. It would be nice if there was a way to make the two work together. Instead of having to open an attachment.
I cant compare PCR to another database, so my rating is an 8 based on its functionality. My use is limited because I only enter data into PCR and do not pull data from it. I believe for my use PCR does a great job with recording, sorting, and searching data making it easy for our recruiters to collect and find useful information on companies and candidates they are working with.
Adriana Garza | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We currently use PCRecruiter in our Recruiting Department. It addresses business problems from the source of hire to a specific count of hires per month.
  • Organization - PCRecruiter allows you to stay organized and as long as you have an order on how to do certain processes, your work will be just fine.
  • Easy to use - Like all new programs, it takes some time to get the hang of it but once you get used to it, it is one of the easiest programs to learn and maneuver.
  • Report Options - PCRecruiter provides plenty of ways to pull a report. The fact that you can customize your reports is great so that you can pull all the info you need.
  • Customization - there are a few functions that do not work well with our company so if we could customize them to fit our company better, that would make PCR an even better program to utilize.
  • Updates - I don't receive too many emails in regards to updates so I will come across a few times that I cannot use PCR as I need to so it can become frustrating.
  • Alerts - if there was a function that would alert you for every inquiry, that would really help out instead of having to log in and see for yourself.
This program is well suited for any company that needs to keep track of one or more companies and employees and/or candidates within each. I would not recommend it if you have a very small company with minimal contacts.
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