Definition
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software used by employers to manage the recruiting process. It sorts, scans, and ranks the job applications they receive for their open positions.
lightbulb Why it matters for your resume
Over 98% of Fortune 500 companies use an ATS. If your resume isn't formatted correctly or lacks the specific keywords the system is programmed to find, your application will be automatically rejected before a human recruiter ever sees it.
Examples
- "Workday"
- "Greenhouse"
- "Lever"
- "Taleo"