Donegal ETB chooses Jobtrain

Q: What is an applicant tracking system?

An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software employers use to advertise jobs and manage applications. It also handles shortlisting, interviews and job offers, all in one place.

Education

Donegal Education and Training Board (Donegal ETB) has chosen Jobtrain as its applicant tracking system (ATS). It’s the largest education and training provider in County Donegal, with more than 1,500 staff and around 34,000 learners each year. We’re proud to welcome Donegal ETB to our growing number of Education and Training Boards across Ireland that are already recruiting with Jobtrain.

Who is Donegal Education and Training Board?

Donegal ETB is the statutory education and training authority for County Donegal. It manages 15 of the county’s post-primary schools and 18 further education and training (FET) centres, and it also provides outdoor education at Gartan, music education and youth services.

Why did Donegal ETB choose a new recruitment system?

Committed to improving the way they recruit, Donegal ETB wanted to make applying easier, give candidates a better experience and provide a system that works for everyone. With roles across schools, FET centres and services all over the county and its islands, the ETB needed a single platform that could handle all of its hiring in one place.

How does Jobtrain support Education and Training Boards in Ireland?

Jobtrain gives ETBs one platform to manage recruitment across every school, college and centre. That includes high-volume teacher campaigns, roles that recur every year and the reporting public bodies rely on. Each ETB also has a dedicated team supporting them from set-up to go-live and beyond.

Which Education and Training Boards are already using Jobtrain?

As well as Donegal ETB, Jobtrain works with many organisations and ETBs across Ireland, including:

Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB)
Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB)
Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB)
Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB)

Frequently asked questions

What recruitment system does Donegal ETB use?
Donegal ETB uses Jobtrain, an applicant tracking system built for public sector and education employers in Ireland and the UK.

What is an applicant tracking system?
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software employers use to advertise jobs and manage applications. It also handles shortlisting, interviews and job offers, all in one place.

What does Donegal ETB do?
Donegal ETB provides post-primary education, further education and training, outdoor education, music education and youth services across County Donegal. It supports around 34,000 learners each year.

Does Jobtrain work with other organisations in Ireland?
Yes. Jobtrain works with a number of Education and Training Boards across Ireland, as well as public, private and third sector employers.

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