Chapter 9: Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Abstract: An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is specialized software that digitizes, automates, and manages the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting and resume screening to applicant tracking and interview scheduling . It serves as a digital gatekeeper, using keyword matching and AI/ML algorithms to rank candidates, thereby enhancing efficiency, reducing hiring costs, and minimizing human bias in talent acquisition. Key Aspects of Applicant Tracking Systems: Functionality: Automates routine hiring tasks like posting jobs to multiple boards, parsing resumes, and organizing applicant data. Efficiency: Streamlines the recruitment workflow, significantly reducing time-to-hire by sorting through large volumes of resumes. AI Integration: Modern systems increasingly employ AI and natural language processing (NLP) to improve candidate-job matching and data accuracy. Benefits: Offers improved, data-driven hiring decisions, better compl...