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PCRecruiter

Starting at $85 per user/per month
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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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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 …
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$85

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per user/per month

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$85

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  • Setup fee required

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  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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PCRecruiter Portal for MS Outlook

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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

PCRecruiter Video

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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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Reviews and Ratings

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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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Maria Montserrat Bros | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I have been using PCRecruiter for the past 14 years, and so I have been able to see its evolution according to the technology changes during that time period. Also during that time, I tried other ATS from some of my clients, and kept noticing the differences. Starting with the fact that PCRecruiter is very robust, with the particularity that it is web based, and it integrates with many tools that I use, such as LinkedIn and Interseller. In the past, we used to insert a lot of information manually, but PCR has evolved to the point where we can PCR Capture profiles from work focused social media, such as Linkedin and Xing. After the learning curve, it is very easy to use, although at the beginning it can be overwhelming due to the robustness of the system, and how customizable it is. You can manage clients, vendors, candidates, and positions (jobs). You can customize each profiles however is most suitable for your needs. You can manage a position pipeline and automate the messages that the candidates and clients receive in each step of the process. They have recently implemented a sequencing option, which allows you to prepare mailing lists and send marketing messages automatically. It still has room for improvement, but they are headed the right way. If I had to pin point a major problem they have, is the undo option when working with rollups. Sometimes when selecting profiles on a rollup and changing their stages, the profiles stay selected and you can keep selecting other profiles and setting them to another stage without deselecting the previous profiles. This is very annoying, and even thought we have implemented a checklist so we don't forget to deselect the previous records, sometimes it happens that we set a stage by mistake, or even remove profiles from a rollup by mistake. An undo button would be extremely helpful. Or an automatic deselection to records that have been set to a stage.
  • Pipelining candidates for client
  • Integrating with other systems
  • Customization of clients, candidates and position cards
  • Rollups (kind of a rollodex)
  • PCR Capture from social media
  • Not having an undo button
  • Should automatically deselecting items on roll ups when a stage is set.
PCRecruiter is great for staffing and recruiting companies that are looking to organize their database. It is also suitable for companies that are also wanting to organize their recruiting processes. Many companies still receive resumes in paper and do not digitalize them. It is even suitable for sales and marketing departments, since you can do marketing and track sales with it.
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.
Roger Hendrix | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I am self-employed and own my recruiting business. I had spent nearly 20 years using Bullhorn as my contact management system software and saw the price triple, as functionality dropped, drastically. I find the social media function especially valuable, as I am able to locate my contacts by LinkedIn and Facebook.
  • It transitioned my previous contact database quite smoothly.
  • I find it fine as it is.
PCRecruiter is a seamless database system that allows simultaneous contact with LinkedIn and Facebook data.
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.
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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.
Paul Cornell | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We provide a full range of Staffing, Recruiting, and RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) services. PCRecruiter is the primary platform for our business. We use it for marketing our services as a CRM and for recruiting to manage the entire recruitment process. We use the integrated OCR mail program as our email client. We use the Contractor time sheet module which we export into QuickBooks for payroll with temporary/contract business. We use the web extension to power our job boards and automate the applicant process.
  • All client and candidate activities are tracked and documented in one place. This makes it very easy for our team to work collaboratively. For example all email correspondence is written to client or candidate record, sales calls, follow-up, etc. are all contained in one place.
  • We like the ability to customize fields and the work flow. We have created specific data field that are relevant to some of the niche markets we work. This has allowed us to quickly slice and dice our data for marketing and recruiting campaigns.
  • The Bulk email feature is very easy to use and we incorporate it into most of our marketing and recruiting campaigns and since it is fully integrated we see all of the activity associated with the client or candidate.
  • The RSS feed of jobs has allowed us to easily integrate with social media. when a position is posted into PCR it is automatically fed to multiple social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and twitter.
  • We use the calendar and Rollup list function to organize all of our recruiting and marketing campaigns. Rollups simplify the planning part of our business.
  • The metrics reporting is great. We are in a metrics driven business and with PCR we have automated most of the reporting such as interviews/hires, attempts/presentations, presentations/ interviews, etc.
  • Although PCRecruiter offers API's we would like to see a more Mobile friendly version. Especially for candidates when applying for a position.
  • Some of the administrative function still require writing a SQL query. For example there is no easy way to clear out a large number of old form letters and merging large numbers of duplicate records.
  • The basic web extension for clients is very limited. For example the position screen only shows the position title which if you have five positions with the title of "Sales Rep" in five different cities you can not to tell them apart.
I can say that from a recruiting perspective it is the best solution we have seen. We evaluate new / different packages each year and PCRecruiter is still the best we have seen. The product is very robust and may be a bit too complex for some applications.
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.
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