Your job descriptions are a mess, and your team needs a new ATS. Now you’re worried that fixing both will leave you with two systems that won’t communicate.
This comes up in conversations with teams looking at Ongig. They need a better place to write, organize, and approve job descriptions. But they’re also shopping for an applicant tracking system (ATS).
And there’s a fair question behind all of it: “If we choose Ongig now, will it work with the ATS we pick later?”
My advice: bring that question into the conversation early. You can plan for better JD management while you’re still choosing your ATS.
Your ATS Search Doesn’t Have to Put Your JDs on Hold
Choosing an ATS takes time. There are demos, budgets, wish lists, and people who all need something different.
Meanwhile, your recruiters still need to post jobs. Hiring managers still send edits. Someone is still trying to figure out whether “Marketing Manager FINAL v6” is actually final.
While you evaluate systems, you can start cleaning up the content:
- Gather your current job descriptions.
- Decide which versions your team should use.
- Create templates for common roles.
- Agree on who writes, reviews, and approves each JD.
Those decisions give you a clearer picture of what your new ATS needs to support. They also help you avoid carrying the same old JD problems into a new system.
JD Management and Your ATS Have Different Jobs
Your ATS helps your team manage applicants and move people through the hiring process.
JD management gives your team a shared place to manage the content behind those jobs: descriptions, templates, edits, and approvals.
Some ATSs offer tools for that work, too. During your demos, ask whether those tools cover what your recruiters, hiring managers, and compensation team actually need.
For example: can everyone find the approved description? Who can change it? And how does that approved content reach the job posting?
That last step is where integration matters.
Ongig Works With Plenty of ATSs
Ongig integrates with platforms including Greenhouse, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, iCIMS, Lever, and others. You can explore our ATS integration options here.
So if your shortlist includes several systems, share it with us. We can discuss how Ongig could fit with each option and what your team wants the connection to do.
The useful question goes beyond “Do you integrate?” Ask: “How would our approved job descriptions move between these systems?”
That gets everyone talking about the work your team needs to get done.
Yes, That Includes Custom and Homegrown ATSs
Maybe your company built its own ATS. Or your recruiting process runs on a system with a name nobody outside your office knows.
That’s worth discussing, too.
Ongig can connect with custom and homegrown ATSs through API integrations. An API is a way for software systems to exchange information.
The setup depends on what your system allows and which information needs to move. Your technical team can help us work through those details.
A homegrown system doesn’t automatically rule out better JD management.
Bring These Questions to Your Next Demo
I’d start with five:
- Where will our approved JDs live? Decide which system holds the version everyone should trust.
- What needs to move? The full description, individual sections, job titles, or other fields?
- Which direction do updates travel? Do you need content sent one way, or updates in both directions?
- Who approves changes? Make sure the connection supports your review process.
- What does setup involve? Ask about access, testing, cost, timing, and who owns each step.
You don’t need every answer before reaching out. Your ATS shortlist and a rough outline of your workflow are a useful starting point.
Why I Wrote This
I wrote this because teams come to us needing better JD management while they’re also weighing a new ATS. That uncertainty can make it hard to move forward.
Ongig helps teams organize job descriptions, manage templates, and build approval workflows. We can also talk through integration options for your current system or the ones you’re considering.
Request a demo to see Ongig in action. Bring your ATS questions. They’re part of the conversation.
FAQs
Do we need to choose our new ATS before talking to Ongig?
No. Share your shortlist and JD management needs so we can discuss possible connections and plan around your timeline.
Which ATSs does Ongig integrate with?
Options include Greenhouse, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, iCIMS, Lever, and more. Confirm the setup for your platform and workflow with our team.
Can Ongig integrate with a homegrown ATS?
Yes. Ongig can work with custom ATSs through API integrations, depending on the system’s capabilities and access.
Does every integration work the same way?
No. The fields, direction of updates, and setup depend on your systems and needs. Agree on those details before implementation.
