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ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Software used by companies to manage job applications, screen resumes, and track candidates through the hiring process.

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is recruiting software that helps companies manage their hiring process by automatically screening resumes, tracking applications, and organizing candidate information.

Key ATS Functions:

  • Resume parsing and keyword matching
  • Application status tracking
  • Interview scheduling
  • Candidate communication
  • Reporting and analytics

Popular ATS platforms include Workday (35% market share), Greenhouse (25%), Lever (15%), iCIMS (12%), and BambooHR (8%).

Examples

WorkdayGreenhouseLeveriCIMSBambooHR

Related Terms

Resume Parsing

The process by which ATS software automatically extracts and categorizes information from resumes into searchable database fields.

Applicant Screening

The initial process of reviewing and filtering job applications to identify the most qualified candidates for further consideration.

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