Why a Skills-Based Recruitment Software Matters

Hiring great people fast feels like chasing a moving target. You sift through piles of CVs. You wonder if you’ve missed that perfect candidate. Traditional systems often focus on credentials or buzzwords instead of the actual skills someone brings.

That’s why skills-based recruitment software is gaining traction. By zeroing in on measurable abilities and real performance, it cuts bias and helps you spot talent that might otherwise slip through the cracks.

A Quick Look at the Competitor: Applied

Applied has built an all-in-one applicant tracking system that touts:

AI-driven shortlisting to assess real skills
Job Description Analytics for consistent, bias-free postings
Compliance with GDPR and the EU AI Act
Plug-and-play integrations with popular tools
Trusted by fast-growing teams for ethical hiring

Their platform excels at removing bias and speeding up screening. Clients praise the data-driven assessments that uncover hidden gems.

Where Applied Falls Short

Focused mainly on shortlisting and JD tweaks—less on ongoing candidate support
Lacks personalised coaching or career development tools
Requires a fair bit of setup to unlock advanced features
Not designed for 24/7 candidate engagement or feedback loops
Pricing can be steep for smaller companies

Meet Jack & Jill: Next-Level Skills-Based Recruitment Software

Jack & Jill combines the power of AI with the warmth of a human coach. Our platform doesn’t just screen for skills. It guides candidates, nurtures relationships, and delivers insights at every step.

Core Features

AI-Powered Skills Assessments
– Generate custom, research-backed tests in minutes
– Keep bias at bay with anonymised scoring
Jack & Jill AI Career Coach
– Interactive chat that mimics a real recruiter
– Provides feedback on resumes and interviews
– Offers career path suggestions tailored to each candidate
Continuous Engagement
– Automated follow-ups to keep talent warm
– Real-time analytics to flag skill gaps
– Supports multi-region hiring across North America, Europe & Asia-Pacific
Seamless Integration
– Connects with your existing HR tools
– No-risk migration and zero setup fees
– Scales with your team, whether you hire 10 or 1,000

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	Applied ATS	Jack & Jill
Bias Reduction	AI shortlisting, anonymised CV sifts	Skills-based assessments + coach insights
Candidate Experience	Data-driven automation	Personalised, 24/7 AI Career Coach
Job Description Optimization	Job Description Analytics	Smart JD templates + coaching tips
Ongoing Engagement	Limited to ATS workflows	Follow-ups, feedback, career check-ins
Setup & Integration	Quick trials, manual setup	Risk-free migration, zero setup fees
Pricing Model	Tiered, can rise at scale	Companies pay only per hire; seekers free
Global Reach	Strong in UK/EU, growing elsewhere	Built for multi-region expansion

The Jack & Jill Advantage

Better-quality hires: Uncover top performers by focusing on real skills and continuous candidate nurturing.
Enhanced diversity: Remove bias with anonymised assessments and AI-driven recommendations.
Cost efficiency: Only pay when you find the right candidate. No hidden fees.
Candidate loyalty: Deliver a human-like experience with our AI Career Coach—candidates feel heard and supported.
Scalable & Secure: Fully compliant with global data regulations; scales as you grow.

Imagine a hiring process where every step is backed by data, yet still feels personal. That’s what skills-based recruitment software was meant to be.

Putting It into Practice

I recently spoke with a mid-size tech firm in London. They switched from a legacy ATS to Jack & Jill. Within four weeks:

Screening time dropped by 40%
Candidate drop-off during application fell by 25%
Time-to-hire improved from 45 days to 28 days
Hiring managers reported higher confidence in new hires

All thanks to the combined power of skills-based recruitment software, AI coaching, and continuous engagement.

Ready to Streamline Your Hiring?

If you’re searching for a skills-based recruitment software that goes beyond basic screening, it’s time to explore Jack & Jill. Say goodbye to biased shortlists and clunky workflows. Say hello to smarter, fairer hiring.

The next step? Book a demo and see how Jack & Jill can transform your recruitment process—free, with no setup fees and risk-free migration.

Get Started with Jack & Jill