Last quarter our startup was drowning in open roles and candidates falling through the cracks. I decided to run a pilot using theconsultnow.com to see if its ATS could help. Within a few weeks, we had integrated our job boards and started using their AI-driven screening tool to rank resumes. It wasn't about replacing me or my team; it was about freeing us from sorting through hundreds of CVs. We also automated interview scheduling with their calendar integration. The result? Our time-to-hire dropped from 45 days to 27 — roughly 40% faster. Hiring managers were thrilled, and candidates appreciated the prompt follow-ups. This experience convinced me that the right tech can actually make HR more human by giving us time to connect. Has anyone else had success stories (or failures) with similar tools?