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# softfactors

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> softfactors is a cloud-based suite of recruiting tools which includes an applicant tracking system (ATS), prescreening, and assessment modules for measuring both the hard and soft skills of applicants and automatically matching candidates to open positions
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 5 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of softfactors

 Candidates are guided through the application process in a set of structured, self-explanatory steps, and are not required to login to complete their application.&#10;&#10; The application process layout can be customized for each job and personalized with employer branding.&#10;&#10; softfactors’ assessments adapt automatically to different jobs, with up to 15 unique assessment instruments and cover of 25 soft factors to assess every facet of each candidate.&#10;&#10; Candidates are automatically provided with feedback reports after completing their application, plus a personality profile overview.&#10;&#10; Candidate profiles are automatically compared to job requirements by the matching algorithms, for overall, hard factor, and soft factor fit, providing users with a ranking of all candidates.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 5 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: softfactors
- **Location**: Zurich, Switzerland
- **Founded**: 2015

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$1,000.00
- **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Pricing is tailored to the needs of each business. Contact softfactors for a custom quote.
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: Germany, Switzerland, United States

## Features

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Applicant Tracking Software
- Application Management
- Aptitude Testing
- Assessment Management
- Automatic Grading
- Background Screening
- Candidate Comparison
- Candidate Management
- Candidate Profiles
- Candidate Tracking
- Careers Page
- Collaboration Tools
- Customizable Branding
- Customizable Reports
- Customizable Templates
- Customizable Tests
- Email Management Software
- Email Reminders

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Applicant Tracking Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/253/applicant-tracking/software)

## Related Categories

- [Applicant Tracking Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/253/applicant-tracking/software)
- [Pre-employment Testing Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/827/pre-employment-testing/software)

## Alternatives

1. [ZipRecruiter](https://www.getapp.ca/software/9561/ziprecruiter) — 4.2/5 (10926 reviews)
2. [BambooHR](https://www.getapp.ca/software/20517/bamboohr) — 4.6/5 (3427 reviews)
3. [100Hires](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2066671/100hires) — 4.9/5 (1120 reviews)
4. [Indeed for Employers](https://www.getapp.ca/software/106953/indeed) — 4.5/5 (7568 reviews)
5. [NEOGOV](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2057071/neogov) — 4.5/5 (850 reviews)

## Reviews

### "getting rid of legacy in recruiting - focusing on digitizing the recruiting business process" — 5.0/5

> **Frank** | *August 13, 2018* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: softfactors suite is tailor-made for today\`s challenges: recruiting in a seller-market the best candidates for e.g. industry 4.0 or IoT type of jobs. They digitize the recruiting process to an extend, that a corporation can think over to free-up recruiters and ask the line manager to recruite in a self-service modus
> 
> **Cons**: regarding the software nothing comes to my mind actually. From my point of view it might be an issue, that softfactors AG is located in Switzerland and that it is a start-up. Well it is fast growing, but still a start-up

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### "A perfect system to assess and select quickly and efficiently candidates" — 5.0/5

> **Giovanni** | *April 20, 2015*
> 
> The softfactor recruiting suite is easy to use for both, HR professionals and candidates. The results of the assessment through the recruiting suite is so accurate that every selection process gains in efficiency. Candidates receive a qualified report about their skills and personal competencies which leaves them with a positive experience and therefore they will keep a good impression of the recruiting process and the potential employer using the softfactor recruiting suite. &#13;&#10;As a well seasoned HR professional I can unconditionnally recommend the recruiting tool. It increases the chances that the selected candidates for the final check are really the ones the fullfill the job requirements at its best.

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### "Softfactor Review" — 4.0/5

> **Annabelle** | *September 7, 2018* | Insurance Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: concept of recruiting and design of digital recruiting process. overview of candidates in one tool.
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> **Cons**: switch around within the functionalities are not that easy and need to be improved. also missing adding function to include  candidates coming from other sources.

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### "Excellent recruiting suite" — 4.0/5

> **Gabriela** | *October 9, 2018* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: intuitive and generally easy to use; easy collaboration in recruiting process; professional and efficient handling of large numbers of candidates possible
> 
> **Cons**: Some of the administrative functions are more complex to use and need training.
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> Through a targeted process, Softfactor helped us find highly qualified candidates in a short period of time.

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### "First Soft Skills Recruiting Suite" — 5.0/5

> **Luisa** | *April 20, 2015*
> 
> Easy to use, great interface and super cool reports. Has potential to become the next generation ATS.

## Links

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