FAQ

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What is Sterndesk?
Sterndesk is an ATS (application tracking system) with maritime-specific features that significantly reduces manual work for maritime recruiters by analyzing crew resumes and documents, organizing them into crew profiles, and generating proposals quickly and easily.
How does Sterndesk help maritime recruiters?
Sterndesk saves recruiters time by automatically analyzing crew documents and organizing them into structured profiles. This ensures that all the information you receive from crew members is easy to access whenever you need it. By having organized and up-to-date profiles at your fingertips, you can quickly identify candidates with the right qualifications and experience, making it easier to find the perfect fit for open positions and fill them faster.
What kind and type of documents can I upload to Sterndesk?
You can upload all the documents needed to recruit a seafarer, including resumes, seafarer books, and certifications. You can upload these documents in PDF, doc, docx, xlsx, xls, jpeg.
Do I need technical skills to use Sterndesk?
No, Sterndesk is designed to be user-friendly and easy to use. You can forward crew resumes and documents from familiar applications like email and WhatsApp, and Sterndesk will handle the rest.
How fast does Sterndesk analyze documents?
Sterndesk analyzes and processes crew resumes within just one minute, allowing you to access the organized information almost instantly.
Can my entire team use Sterndesk?
Definitely, Sterndesk allows your entire recruitment team to access the organized crew profiles and shared data. By collaborating as a team, you’ll be able to leverage the full potential of Sterndesk: sharing insights quickly and fill positions faster.
How do I sign up for Sterndesk?
We’re currently finalizing the details for the Sterndesk beta version. If you’d like to reserve your spot, simply click the “Sign up for the waitlist” button. Once the beta version goes live, we’ll notify you via email.