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Build a Applicant Tracking for Recruitment & HR

Recruitment & HR 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.

75%

reduction in time-to-screen candidates using AI-powered recruitment tools

Gartner 2025

35-45%

increase in employee productivity when AI tools are introduced

Accenture 2025

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 Recruitment & HR Businesses Need a Applicant Tracking

Recruitment agencies, HR consultants, and talent acquisition specialists. A applicant tracking solves a core problem: manage job applications with pipeline stages, candidate profiles, and team collaboration.

Recruitment & HR professionals deal with tracking candidates through hiring pipeline and managing job postings across platforms. A purpose-built applicant tracking handles team notes, interview scheduling, candidate profiles, so you can focus on the work that actually matters.

Applicant Tracking Features for Recruitment & HR

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 recruitment & hr clients.

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Applicant Tracking Examples for Recruitment & HR

Here are some ways recruitment & hr businesses use a applicant tracking:

- Hiring pipeline: Adapted for recruitment & hr workflows and terminology.

- Recruiting agency tool: Adapted for recruitment & hr workflows and terminology.

- Intern applications: Adapted for recruitment & hr workflows and terminology.

Every applicant tracking we build is customised to the specific needs of your recruitment & hr 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 recruitment & hr 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 recruitment & hr 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 Recruitment & HR businesses?

For Recruitment & HR businesses, Applicant Tracking Development typically starts from $1500. The exact cost depends on complexity, but most Recruitment & HR 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 Recruitment & HR business?

Most Applicant Tracking Development projects for Recruitment & HR 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 Recruitment & HR?

Yes. We have worked with Recruitment & HR 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 Recruitment & HR business?

It starts with a free consultation where we learn about your Recruitment & HR 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 Recruitment & HR?

The features depend on your specific needs, but for Recruitment & HR 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 Recruitment & HR Business

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

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