Trakstar Hire Reviews

“no automated workflows, everything done manually

Pros

I find the interface very user-friendly. Beyond that it lacks a lot of advanced features but the product remains easy and simple to use.

Cons

There are no automated workflows, no knockout questions and no automatic tagging I had to do everything by hand.

“Easy job posting and talent search

Pros

For me this has been a fantastic tool as it makes posting opportunities and locating new talent incredibly feasible and completely hassle-free. I can get roles live in minutes and connect with strong candidates without any of the usual back-and-forth.

Cons

No issues have come up so far and I haven't used the program for about five months

“Simple resume storage and cRM

Pros

When I recruit experienced candidates this platform delivers outstanding features, it makes storing resume information incredibly simple and the CRM functionality is consistently up to the mark which I really liked!

Cons

No real downsides exist and I haven't run into any problems while using it whatsoever

“Bugs and configuration issues

Pros

it meets the company's needs for identifying and selecting potential candidates effectively. Also it covers the necessary requirements.

Cons

it is overly prone to small configuration mistakes and I've noticed a few native "bugs" disrupt the experience

“flexible careers page and social sourcing

Pros

I've appreciated that the product gives a free trial plus a limited free tier which made it easy for me to test before committing. I found the interface fairly feasible to navigate and it handled hiring and job postings well. One feature I especially liked was the customizable careers page, being able to tailor it felt useful. The application forms were flexible and the questionnaire add-on was handy. Everyone on the hiring team could leave feedback and communicate and the platform connects to social networks so I could tap into a broad pool of candidates.

Cons

The lack of a mobile app is frustrating and I find customer support interactions left a lot to be desired, the duplicate-application blocker is unreliable making workflows harder

“aligned applicant review workflow

Pros

This tool genuinely helped me align our hiring workflow. My HR team could quickly sift through suitable applicants and I appreciated their effective process for approving or declining candidates to move on to the following stages.

Cons

Leaving feedback on a candidate's CV sometimes feels awkward and I've found it unclear who posted which remarks

“Simple guided hiring process

Pros

For me the hiring workflow is really easy to follow, it only prompts the essential questions and the exact fields you have to fill. I appreciate that it doesn't drown you in complicated settings or offer multiple convoluted ways to complete tasks.

Cons

During the free trial it was excellent and I've used it to hire someone, returning a year later, I noticed upgrades pushed users away from the free tier

“Hard to view interview feedback

Pros

To tailor hiring I adjust interview stages and I build workflows for each role.

Cons

The interface feels somewhat non-simple and I find it challenging to see or evaluate other people's feedback on interviewees

“Shared profiles and interview scheduling

Pros

When reviewing candidates I share profiles with teammates and I schedule interviews. I also see others' bookings and I keep everything in one place.

Cons

The review process is confusing at times and I wish I could hide others' reviews until I've submitted mine though I appreciated customer service helping me resolve reminder-email issues

“Easy stage management and support

Pros

During use I move candidates step by step and I manage offers easily. For help I contact support and I get clear replies.

Cons

No real negatives come to mind and I find the system meets my needs well

“Unreliable boolean search

Pros

For reporting I see a clear layout and I create reports without trouble.

Cons

Boolean searches aren't always reliable and I find that bothers me for certain tasks

“Automatic system linking

Pros

After hiring I run it daily and I like how it links automatically.

Cons

Reporting could offer more detail and I wish the package had deeper insights than the basic version

“Easy customization with helpful support

Pros

From my side I customize settings and I train new members fast. On budget I stay comfortable and I receive helpful support replies.

Cons

Job boards tracking is limited and I would like intermediate states, I've found once a source is added, it's permanently listed with no flexibility

“Train managers and customize workflows

Pros

While guiding managers I train them easily and I customize forms and hiring steps for every job.

Cons

Email formatting sometimes appears odd and I've noticed issues particularly when inserting tables

“comfortable interface after setup

Pros

After setup I felt comfortable and I enjoyed the overall feel.

Cons

Price feels high and I'm concerned paying $2,450/year for a code-related tool that isn't fully unique seems premature

“Duplicate check and custom stages

Pros

With one click I check duplicate data and I manage custom stages.

Cons

Requisitions and calendar invites can't be managed and I find customized candidate forms often fail to parse resumes or integrate with job boards

“All applicants in one system

Pros

For hiring tasks I keep all applicant records inside one system.

Cons

Duplicate entries occur and I've noticed it allows multiple applications from the same applicant to create repeats

“Applicant dashboard overview

Pros

In the backend I view a dashboard and I track all applicants together.

Cons

For me the chat feature isn't simple and it's hard to tell where to reply, I also feel there needs to be a simpler, easier-to-understand way to know exactly what stage the interview process is in.

“Easy coordination with managers

Pros

During coordination I customize and I navigate easily with managers. I keep the process moving and I handle interviews confidently.

Cons

I wish it would connect with our other HR systems and I find the lack of integration a minor drawback since we can still operate effectively

“Daily task tracking

Pros

For daily work I stay organized and I track my tasks.

Cons

Although the dashboard proactively reminds me about upcoming tasks I think an email reminder option would be really helpful