What's new in the latest version? (Archive 1)
RS5.11.58.8 release date: 29 March 2011
- The next call back date is now visible on the personal details panel of a client or candidate record (underneath the address box). In the event that a future call back is not set then the date of the call to the contact (held in a new field called 'DateLastCalled' on the More button) is shown in red type.
- The DateLastCalled field is updated whenever a log is entered with the type 'Phone call' or 'Sales call'.
- There is another new field in client and candidate records called 'CallStatus'. This is visible by clicking the More button and has values specifying call frequency. This is here for future use - we plan to create a call regime (not call backs) that uses all these specifiers to list contacts needing phone calls.
- Both new fields, 'DateLastCalled' and 'CallStatus' are searchable in Search & Mailings.
- Your database requires an update for these fields to become active, you will find instructions on how to update this by clicking on the Support button on the menu above, and go to 'Software updates' - I want to update my data service.
RS5.11.58.4 release date: 16 March 2011
- Interview email templates now support two new data items , {Interviewer} and {InterviewerMobileTel}.
- A database setting is now available so that new clients created within a company record can inherit the key skills of the company.
- When creating a new interview, the consultant responsible for the interview can be specified.
- A database setting is now available to specify how many bulk emails can be sent by a standard user.
- A new add-in has been launched to provide direct access to LinkedIn from Recruit Studio. New candidates/clients can be created directly from a LinkedIn profile following a search.
- Key skills can be dragged from a CV directly into the skills panel on a candidate/client record. The dragged skill must be present in the Skills list.
- Multiple files can now be selected when browsing for files in Attachments in client and candidate records.
- The issue of lack of scrolling in certain forms has now been resolved for Windows 7 users.
NEW Management reports
- The new "Sales Calls Outcomes" report allows managers to see more detail
than before on sales calls made per consultant during a given week. The name
and company of the client called is visible as well as the date and outcome
recorded by the consultant. The manager is also able to open the client's
record directly from the report to see more detail.
- Our second new report, "RSReports2" enables managers to see in better detail all new client, company, candidate and vacancy records that have been created, as well as interviews arranged, CVs sent and placements made. The manager will be able to see the names of the clients and candidates involved and open the relevant records directly.
- Any user wishing to use these new reports will need to download and enable the latest add-ins which can be done from here.
RS5.11.5.7 release date: 08 February 2011
- There is now an option to limit bulk emailing (via Search and Mailings) to a consultant's owned contacts only. This may be useful for large sites. Please contact us for the database setting to enable this option.
- The 'AKA' field has been added to the email salutations list. If 'AKA' is specified but not set then FirstName is used.
- When displaying company logs, any client or candidate logs now include the person's name and whether they are a client or candidate.
- The company banner at the bottom of the company record is now not shown by default. Please contact us for the database setting to make this visible.
- Changes have been made to speed up searching.
RS5.10.350.0 release date: 17 December 2010
- A 'checklist' feature has been added to Candidate records. This requires an update to your data service to function. The Admin user can create a checklist template consisting of customisable tick boxes which can be filled in by consultants on each candidate record. The tickboxes are entirely customisable and there is no limit on the number available.
NEW video tutorial
A video tutorial is now available to explain how to install and use our Microsoft Outlook 2007 add-in. The add-in allows you to create new records from incoming emails, import CVs and other attachments, and update existing records with incoming email content. Click here to view.
NEW video tutorial
A video tutorial on how to make a placement and close a vacancy has been added to the list of tutorials. Click here to view.
Recruit Studio 2010: all changes August to 10 November 2010
- Job Titles, Key Skills and Primary Skills are no longer linked to
Sectors. There are new screens for entering/editing Job Titles and Job Title
selection, please see Admin menu > Database setup in Recruit Studio. To
find out how the changes affect you, watch this tutorial.
- There is a new 'aka' field in the Names for clients and candidates. Please update your data service to enable this field. Visit the Support Centre to find out how to do this.
- The URL for a client or candidate can now be shown from the Search and Mailings results. This is part of Recruit Studio's forthcoming integration with LinkedIn.
- The user interface features new colours and icons.
Recruit Studio 2010: all changes January - August 2010
- Entries in the Locations menu list can be prioritised to put common locations at the top of the list.
- Changes to the Job Spec in Vacancies allowing Job Specs to be emailed.
- Support for online CVs from Innovate CV.
- Call Backs can be optionally sent to Outlook. Set this option in Tools - Options.
- Add-in released for Outlook 2007 to capture details and attachments from emails directly into the RS database. Click here for more information and to download.
- Repeat emailing rule to specify number of days between subsequent bulk emails.
- Mandatory fields for Vacancies.
- Star rating added to clients/candidates.
- Mandatory fields in Company form now apply to all companies, clients and candidates.
- Consultant’s comments banner on Company form.
- 'Source’ status added to Vacancies shortlist to indicate contact is a source of candidates, not a candidate.
- Options to select either ‘My HotList’ or ‘All Hotlists’ in selection panels and search.
- Direct database search form added to perform custom database searches.
- New Vacancies Pipeline report (available as an Add-in) to list current vacancies with counts of CVs sent and interviews arranged.
- Minor changes and bug fixes.
NEW video tutorial
Following the launch of the new 'Search' facility (see below), a new video tutorial is available on this topic. Click here to view.
RS4.9.348.1 release date: 18 December 2009
- A new simple search facility has been added allowing for easier searching. The main menu has been altered to accommodate it. So to access the new simple search facility click 'Search' and to access the full search facility, click 'Search and Mailings (Advanced)'.
- A languages button has been added to client and candidate records. Languages can be set in the Menu Tables on the Admin menu. Languages can be searched through Search and Mailings and the new simpler Search.
- Capturing candidate details from a CV can now be done by highlighting information e.g. a phone number and right-clicking to see a menu of available fields. The drag and drop function is still available.
- It is now only possible to search for closed vacancies in Search and Mailings.
- An 'Open form' button has been added to CV Search so that a candidate's record can be opened if one exists.
- Formatting of telephone numbers can now be turned off with a setting.
- Minor bug fixes.
RS4.9.278.8 release date: 01 November 2009
- A facility has been added that allows certain client or candidate records to be restricted, meaning that
the records are only visible or accessible to users with the appropriate permissions.
- A link to the E-Coms bulk emailing service has been added to Search and Mailings
which allows you to send bulk emails through a service. This facility requires a subscription.
- Improved facility for merging companies. Drag a company onto the company name (left hand panel of an open company record) and right click for merge options.
- CV Searching added to Search and Mailings. This requires a data service update.
- The 'Email' button on a client or candidate record now opens a blank email to the recipient directly in Outlook (not available for Lotus Notes users). The log will be updated with the content of the sent email. Right click the 'Email' button to send an email via the RS Emailer instead.
- Revised colour scheme for some forms.
- Bug fixes and minor changes.
RS4.9.179.8 release date: 11 July 2009
- The default font for emailing is now Arial 10pt.
