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Build a Applicant Tracking for Marketing & Agencies

Marketing & Agencies businesses need a applicant tracking that handles application pipeline and candidate profiles. Manage job applications with pipeline stages, candidate profiles, and team collaboration. Build time: 4-6 hours. Budget: $1500-4000.

28%

more projects completed on time when using dedicated project management software

McKinsey 2024

451%

average ROI from marketing automation software

Forrester 2024

Perfect is the enemy of shipped. I would rather give you something useful this week than something perfect in six months.

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

Last updated: 2026-03-19

Why Marketing & Agencies Businesses Need a Applicant Tracking

Marketing agencies, digital agencies, and creative studios. A applicant tracking solves a core problem: manage job applications with pipeline stages, candidate profiles, and team collaboration.

Marketing & Agencies professionals deal with managing multiple client projects simultaneously and tracking creative assets and approvals. A purpose-built applicant tracking handles email integration, team notes, interview scheduling, so you can focus on the work that actually matters.

Applicant Tracking Features for Marketing & Agencies

MVP features (launch in 4-6 hours):

- Application form

- Pipeline stages

- Candidate list

Advanced features (add later):

- Automated scoring

- Interview scheduling

- Offer management

- Analytics

This applicant tracking is moderate complexity, achievable in a focused sprint. We recommend starting with the MVP and iterating based on real user feedback from your marketing & agencies clients.

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Applicant Tracking Examples for Marketing & Agencies

Here are some ways marketing & agencies businesses use a applicant tracking:

- Hiring pipeline: Adapted for marketing & agencies workflows and terminology.

- Recruiting agency tool: Adapted for marketing & agencies workflows and terminology.

- Intern applications: Adapted for marketing & agencies workflows and terminology.

Every applicant tracking we build is customised to the specific needs of your marketing & agencies business. No generic templates.

How to Get Started

You have two paths:

Build it yourself. Join a buildDay workshop and build your applicant tracking in a single day with expert guidance. Cost: $95.

Have us build it. We scope your marketing & agencies applicant tracking project, quote a fixed price (typically $1500-4000), and deliver within 4-6 hours to 2 weeks.

Either way, you end up with a working applicant tracking built specifically for marketing & agencies professionals.

At a Glance

FeatureMVP (Launch Fast)Advanced (Scale Up)
Application formIncluded in MVPUpgrades to: Automated scoring
Pipeline stagesIncluded in MVPUpgrades to: Interview scheduling
Candidate listIncluded in MVPUpgrades to: Offer management
Timeline4-6 hours2-4 weeks additional
Budget Range$1500-4000$1500-4000 (additional)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Applicant Tracking Development cost for Marketing & Agencies businesses?

For Marketing & Agencies businesses, Applicant Tracking Development typically starts from $1500. The exact cost depends on complexity, but most Marketing & Agencies projects fall within the $1500-4000 range. We scope everything in a free consultation before quoting.

How long does Applicant Tracking Development take for a Marketing & Agencies business?

Most Applicant Tracking Development projects for Marketing & Agencies businesses take 4-6 hours. Simpler builds can be faster. We will give you an honest timeline in your free consultation based on exactly what you need.

Do you have experience building Applicant Tracking for Marketing & Agencies?

Yes. We have worked with Marketing & Agencies businesses to build Applicant Tracking solutions that fit their specific workflows. Every industry has its quirks, and we take time to understand yours before we start building.

What is the process for getting Applicant Tracking built for my Marketing & Agencies business?

It starts with a free consultation where we learn about your Marketing & Agencies business and what you need. From there, we scope the project, agree on a price, and start building. You will see progress throughout and can give feedback at every stage.

What features should a Applicant Tracking have for Marketing & Agencies?

The features depend on your specific needs, but for Marketing & Agencies businesses we typically recommend starting with the essentials and adding from there. We will help you prioritise what matters most during the scoping process.

Build a Applicant Tracking for Your Marketing & Agencies Business

Get a applicant tracking built for marketing & agencies. Join a workshop ($95) or let us build it (from $1500).

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