Our Long History of Industry Firsts
Our team has been driven by innovation from day one. Here is a short list of innovative features, which SmartSearch first introduced to market:
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Innovation and customer service since 1986SmartSearch integrates with many other internal and external applications, as well as leading third-party vendors to streamline and centralize our clients’ unique business preferences. We take a “vendor neutral” approach to all integrations: We do not act as a reseller, have no revenue-sharing agreements, and we do not receive money nor pay referral fees for integration with other applications. This means we always serve YOUR best interests.
“SmartSearch has been our ATS for 20 years now and has scaled with our business. The product has significantly streamlined and automated most of our sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding processes. The SmartSearch team has supplied great customer service and been very receptive to end-user input to constantly improve the system. I highly recommend it!”
Jeff Tavangar, CEO , https://www.thearmadagroup.com/
“Thank you for SmartSign! Really impressed... you guys are awesome! Excellent products and customer support.”
Ben Dage, Accountant, http://www.pdworkforce.com/
"As a true legacy user of SmartSearch (our no. is 0010), we are extremely pleased with the product as it has evolved since 1999. We often recommend it to other firms."
Joe Griffin, COO, www.speargroup.com/
"We switched to Smart Search from Bullhorn about 4 years ago and we have not looked back once! The entire Smart Search system is fantastic! We see new features constantly from texting candidates to integrated eSignature capability."
Travis Medley, President, www.talentzok.com
"We have been using SmartSearch since 2005 and find it a very valuable tool with its search capabilities, the ability for all of our recruiters to record conversations and emails sent to candidates and clients and its reporting capabilities. But just as importantly the SmartSearch team are always helpful when we have a problem and quick to respond."
David Hyland, CEO, www.railpersonnel.com
“Jess is ALWAYS a pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable in his position, cooperative, flexible and attentive. We are thankful to work with someone so willing to go the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction.”
Eunice Sonneville, Project/Proposal Manager, www.datrose.com
"Everyone at SmartSearch is great to work with; very responsive and knowledgeable!"
Betty Valladares, CFO, www.sisinc.com
"BRAVO! Great job with the new release. Really impressed with everything you are offering. I continue to be a Raving Fan!"
Jesse Wright, Consultant, belcan.com
“SmartSearch is how we save money recruiting, and stay in compliance. We would never have made the achievements we have done with any other provider. SmartSearch does all that we need – and then some. It's the most flexible, customer-focused company I have ever worked with.”
Toby Duffell, Director of Resourcing, www.wsp.com
"SmartSearch is invaluable to us and we are happy with the service and constant improvements you are making. Keep up the great work!"
Janene Stotts, President, LER Division, www.lhpes.com
"I had been familiar with the SmartSearch product for many years and its many useful tools, and the flexibility of the system. The fact that SmartSearch offered a bilingual user interface made it an obvious plus for managing our large contingent database of skilled Mexican engineers and programmers. We have been very pleased with the implementation, training and support provided."
Derek Grills, Founder, www.cpiaim.com.mx
"I find Smart Search so easy to use and one of the best tools I could have purchased for my business."
Anita Zalewski Johnson, Managing Director, www.pse-co.com
"We have been users of SmartSearch for more than 20 years, and as one of the first adopters of the web-based application, we have been particularly impressed with the product's continuous development. The enhanced integrations to the various job boards, particularly with Monster and CareerBuilder have been a tremendous value-add for our organization."
Scott Stenclik, President & CEO, www.superiorgroup.com
“You guys are truly an outstanding partner.”
Scott Kuethen, CEO, www.amtec.us.com
“I strongly recommend that any company looking for either a new or replacement applicant tracking system take a look at SmartSearch.”
Bill Humbert, Owner, www.recruiterguy.com
“LJ and his team always step up for us. Thank you LJ, you are indeed a wonderful human being!”
Courtney Abernathy, Administrator, www.acpros.com
“You never stop amazing me!”
Tom Lash, Regional Vice President, www.tadpgs.com
“I promote SmartSearch at every opportunity – I think it’s a great tool.”
Amy Quinn, Sr. Recruiter, www.geologics.com
"Your system is pretty darn awesome."
Garrett Kowalewski, CEO, www.staffmattersinc.com
"Thanks for being a great partner with us."
Ted Weis, Vice President, www.intraedge.com
"Debbie - We are so thankful for all your help since we started to work with SmartSearch."
Bo Eliasson, CEO, www.svenskchefsrekrytering.se
"We evaluated the product, the company, migration methodology, and also capability, experience and availability of support staff. I cannot tell you how happy we are."
Hadi Asgharzadeh, Managing Director, www.azad.com
"The product is solid and the entire team at SmartSearch said what they did, and did what they said… they make sure it's done right with a customer service heart!"
Cory Kruse, President, www.novotus.com
"Thank you SmartSearch. It's nice to work with a company that views your challenges as their own."
R.J. Kahn, President , wwww.techstaffwi.com
"I needed a system that was powerful, affordable and easy to use. SmartSearch Online delivers that and more. APS is committed to improving their product and listening to their end users. They are a great group to work with."
Sally Kernan, President, www.it-network.com
"I am 100% satisfied with the functionality of SmartSearch as an ATS. Overall, we have increased user participation, maximized our tool and decreased cost."
Nicole Laichak-Mack, Director of Recruiting, www.mmcgrp.com
Our Commitment to Innovation
Advanced Personnel Systems, Inc. has led the way in the development and deployment of recruitment software for over 30 years. With a long history of recruiting industry “firsts,” SmartSearch delivers secure, real-time solutions that reduce IT costs and mitigate risks.
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Doug Coull
Founder & CEODoug founded APS in 1986 after a successful management career in the contract engineering industry. A leader in technology development for nearly 30 years, Doug brings a unique perspective to the development and user adoption of software and technology in the HR community.
Mike Estrada
Chief Financial OfficerAfter a decade managing contract staffing firms, Mike made a home at APS in 1995. An early career as a contract programmer offered an opportunity to travel the world, a passion he still lives today. Dugout canoe in the piranha-infested waters of the Peruvian Amazon. Sure!
LJ Morris
Chief Technology Officer & PartnerAs a strong advocate of agile development, he believes the secret to survival in a tech-world is to remain fluid, and adapt on a moment’s notice. An admitted tech-junky, LJ bridges the gap between technology and people. LJ holds an MBA in Finance, a BS in General Business and Computer Science.