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Ostendis
What is Ostendis?
Ostendis is an intuitive e-recruiting solution that helps you digitize and streamline your recruitment process. With Ostendis With just a few clicks, you can create and post job listings, manage applications centrally, and communicate easily and professionally with candidates. Our goal? To take the administrative burden off your shoulders so you can spend more time with the people behind the applications. Efficient, flexible, and 100% “Swiss Made.”
Who is behind Ostendis?
Ostendis is a Swiss company run by a motivated and dedicated team. With a focus on personalized service, we help companies streamline their recruitment process and make it more efficient .
Does Ostendis offer us any other benefits?
Yes, even many more. With Ostendis You’ll not only benefit from an efficient application process that saves you time, but also from professional communication that strengthens your company’s image. You’ll find the right candidates faster Candidates and give yourself a clear competitive advantage. Thanks to Multiposting You can post job listings on various platforms with a single click, saving valuable resources. In addition, it checks Ostendis scans all applications for viruses and protects you from potential threats—for a worry-free recruitment process.
What is e-recruiting software?
E-recruiting software digitizes the entire recruitment process—from posting job openings to managing applications to communicating with candidates as well as with team members. With a solution like this, you can process applications centrally, easily forward documents, and streamline the entire process. It helps you stay organized, save time, and manage your application process in a professional and modern way.
Do I need to install anything to use Ostendis?
No, you don’t need to download or install any special software. Ostendis is a SaaS (Software as a Service) system and operates entirely in the cloud. All you need is an internet connection to use the application directly through our website—flexible, accessible from anywhere, and ready to use right away.
Are there any restrictions during the 100-day trial period?
We are completely confident in our e-recruiting solution and are therefore making it available to you with no restrictions. That’s why, during this 100-day trial period, you can Ostendis get to know them from the ground up and go through the entire recruitment process. The data remains Of course, fully preserved after the test period and can be adopted or deleted.
How long will it take before I can get started?
With Ostendis You’ll be up and running right away. After a personalized online introduction, the system will be ready to use within two hours—with no installation required and no IT project needed.
Can two people from the HR department share an Ostendis Professional Edition account?
Sure! This can be useful for small businesses. However, not both users can work with it at the same time.
What sets us apart from other providers?
Quite a lot! Ostendis stands for simplicity, flexibility, and genuine Swiss quality. We’re a dedicated team based in Boniswil, in the canton of Aargau, and we place great value on personal contact and collaborative customer relationships. Your satisfaction is our top priority, which is why we offer you fast, expert, and personalized support—with absolutely no hidden costs.
Our Swiss quality is evident not only in our service but also in our certifications: Ostendis bears the “Swiss made software + Swiss hosting” label. This means we meet the highest data protection standards.
What’s more, our pricing model is unique: You only pay when you actually use the system—with no contracts or hidden costs. We focus on quick implementation, so you’ll be up and running in just a few hours, without the need for a major IT project.
Would you like to learn more about the benefits we offer? Then contact us, and we’ll be happy to answer all your questions!
Who can benefit from e-recruiting software?
E-recruiting software is useful for any company that wants to simplify its recruitment process and make it more efficient. Whether you want to post job listings on various platforms, manage applications centrally, or communicate with Candidates and want to improve your team—e-recruiting software can help you save time and present a more professional image. It’s especially valuable for companies that want to digitize their HR processes while minimizing administrative overhead.
Why is Ostendis called Ostendis?
What does Ostendis and what inspired us to name the company that? Ostendis is derived from Latin and means “to show or present.” Ostendis is the conjugated form of the verb ostendere in the second-person singular present tense—that is, the “you” form. And that’s exactly why we think the name is very fitting and original. How nice that you’re interested in it, too!
Why is Ostendis the ideal solution for the recruitment process—even without an all-in-one HR approach?
Ostendis specializes in e-recruiting—and that’s exactly what we do best. Our focus is on making the recruitment process as simple, efficient, and professional as possible. Unlike all-in-one HR solutions, which are often complex and overloaded with features, Ostendis offers a streamlined and intuitive platform that integrates easily with existing systems.
Thanks to our user-friendly interface, flexible pricing model, and quick implementation, you can use Ostendis on its own, independently of other tools—as a streamlined, specialized solution for your recruiting. This keeps your recruiting process digital, focused, and always on point.
Ostendis focuses entirely on what we do best: the recruitment process. Our solution is designed to efficiently and professionally handle every step—from posting job openings to managing applications and communicating with candidates.
Whether or not you use a comprehensive HR tool, Ostendis perfectly complements your existing processes and ensures a seamless integration.
This way, you’ll benefit from a highly specialized recruitment solution that’s flexible, efficient, and can be used independently—exactly what you need for a successful recruitment process.
Functions
What automation does Ostendis offer in the application process?
Ostendis automates many administrative tasks so that you can concentrate on the essentials: the people. Automatic confirmations of receipt ensure that applicants are informed immediately. You can handle delayed messages and mass actions, such as sending rejection letters, with just a few clicks. This keeps your application process professional and efficient at all times, without any additional effort.
How does Ostendis make it easier to communicate with applicants?
With Ostendis, you can keep track of your open positions and applications at all times. Our system simplifies communication both within your team and with applicants. Features such as the ability to comment on applications and the centralized management of all application documents ensure that information can be shared quickly and decisions can be made efficiently. This keeps your team on the same page and makes collaboration seamless.
How does Ostendis support the creation and publication of job advertisements?
Ostendis allows you to create professional job postings in your company’s branding and share them using the multi-postingsolution to publish them on established job platforms, social media channels, or your own website.
Which application channels does Ostendis support?
Applications can be submitted by email, mail, or through the Ostendis CVdropper™, a simple and extremely user-friendly application form. Ostendis is thus the only e-recruiting system that does not require a form.
What functions does Ostendis offer for application management?
Ostendis makes it possible to manage applications centrally, set individual access rights and receive feedback from colleagues. colleagues or the line with a click. The integrated chat function facilitates team collaboration.
How does Ostendis help evaluate the recruitment process?
With Ostendis’ built-in reporting tool, you can easily analyze your recruitment process using data-driven insights. Clearly organized charts provide you with insights into key KPIs and the effectiveness of your recruitment channels. Thanks to demographic data and detailed statistics, you can optimize your process and better plan future recruitment efforts.
Price
What is the price of ostendis?
The costs for Ostendis are flexible and depend on your needs – and remain as cheap as a coffee a day for CHF 5.00.
What's the connection between our price and a cup of coffee?
The connection is quite simple: With Ostendis , you pay in the ‘Pay-as–youThe “-need” principle applies only if you use the system—and it costs just the price of a cup of coffee per day. This analogy illustrates just how fair and flexible our pricing model is. Ostendis offers you all the features you need for e-recruiting without straining your budget. This keeps it affordable and ensures it adapts perfectly to the needs of every company.
Are there any additional costs for support or setup with Ostendis?
No, support and setup are provided by Ostendis Completely free. We’ll guide you through the setup process and are always available to assist you personally—with no hidden fees.
Is there a free trial period?
Yes, you can Ostendis Try it free for 100 days. During this time, you’ll have access to all features and can integrate the system into your daily workflow with no obligation, to make sure it’s the perfect fit for you.
We do not always have an open position to fill. Do we still pay for Ostendis during this non-recruitment period?
No, this is exactly where the big advantage of Ostendis compared to previous e-recruiting solutions! If you don’t currently have any open positions to fill, you can Ostendis Easily upgrade your Professional Edition account to a Ostendis Upgrade your Free Edition account. From that point on, you won’t pay anything for Ostendis. Your data is retained, and as soon as you want to fill a vacancy again, you can activate the Professional Edition with a single click.
Who needs a paid Professional Edition account when using Ostendis?
A Professional Edition account is intended for people who actively manage the recruitment process—typically HR staff. They have access to the full e-recruiting functionality of Ostendis. Managers or team members who only view, rate, or comment on applications can easily do so using the free edition.
How is billing handled?
At the beginning of each month, you’ll receive a bill for your usage during the previous month—similar to a phone bill. You’ll only be billed for what you’ve actually used. We’ll conveniently send you the bill via email as a PDF attachment, and you’ll have 30 days to pay it.
Security
Where is applicant data stored?
We store your data securely on our own servers in Switzerland. This allows us to maintain complete control over your data and means we do not have to rely on external providers.
Does Ostendis comply with Swiss and European data protection laws?
Yes, Ostendis is fully compliant with the CH-DSG and the GDPR. The system complies with both Swiss data protection laws (CH-DSG) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR). Customer data is stored and managed exclusively in Switzerland, as guaranteed by the “Swiss Made Software” and “Swiss Hosting” certifications. These labels ensure the highest security standards and full data sovereignty in Switzerland.
What additional security measures does Ostendis offer?
Ostendis relies on comprehensive security measures: All incoming applications are scanned for viruses and Trojans to ensure secure processing. In addition, Ostendis protects data from hacker attacks and ensures secure data transmission.
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