Getting Started
Your dashboard is the central hub of talentATS, providing an overview of your recruitment activity and quick access to key features. This guide will help you understand what you're seeing and how to make the most of your dashboard.
Dashboard Overview
When you log in to talentATS, you'll land on your dashboard. The dashboard provides:
Key Metrics - Important recruitment statistics at a glance
Quick Actions - Fast access to common tasks
Recent Activity - Overview of your latest recruitment activity
Navigation - Access to all areas of the system
Key Metrics
Your dashboard displays important metrics that help you understand your recruitment activity:
Live Jobs
Number of currently active job postings
Shows jobs that are live and accepting applications
Candidates
Total number of candidates in your system
May show candidates by status (new, shortlisted, etc.)
Interviews
Upcoming interviews scheduled
May show interviews for today or this week
Applications
Recent applications received
May show applications from the last 24 hours or week
Navigation Menu
The sidebar navigation provides access to all main areas:
Vacancies
Add Vacancy - Create a new job posting
Live Vacancies - View and manage your active job postings
Interviews
View all scheduled interviews
Manage interview calendar
Reporting
Access reporting suite
Generate custom reports
Settings
Organisation management
User management
Teams
Career page settings
Billing
Quick Actions
Your dashboard may include quick action buttons for:
Creating a new vacancy
Viewing recent applications
Scheduling interviews
Accessing reports
Dashboard Customisation
Depending on your role and permissions, you may see:
Admin Dashboard - If you're a system administrator
Standard Dashboard - For regular users
Custom Views - Based on your organisation's setup
Understanding Your Role
The dashboard content may vary based on your role:
Organisation Admin - Full access to all features
Recruiter - Focus on vacancies and candidates
Hiring Manager - View relevant vacancies and candidates
Team Lead - Manage team-specific information
Tips
Check your dashboard regularly to stay on top of recruitment activity
Use quick actions to save time on common tasks
Pay attention to key metrics to understand your recruitment performance
Customise your view if options are available
Navigating Away from the Dashboard
To access different areas:
Click on menu items in the sidebar
Use quick action buttons
Navigate using breadcrumbs (if available)
Use the search function (if available)
Troubleshooting
I can't see certain features:
Your role may not have permission for those features
Contact your organisation administrator to request access
Some features may require a specific subscription plan
The dashboard looks different than expected:
Dashboard content varies by role and permissions
Organisation settings may affect what's displayed
Check with your administrator if you have questions
Metrics seem incorrect:
Metrics are calculated in real-time
There may be a slight delay in updates
Refresh the page if numbers seem outdated
Need more help? Click on "Need Help?" in your profile dropdown menu or contact our support team for assistance.