Applicant Tracking Systems
You Need to Know
Before your resume is given to a hiring manager, it first has to be reviewed by one, sometimes two, initial gatekeepers: an automated screen known as an Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and/or Talent Acquisition Coordinator.
Who is Reviewing Your Resume
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Talent Acquisition Coordinators have been programmed/trained to screen resumes for important bits of information and terms related to the role at hand.
What Happens to Your Application
Your resume must pass the initial gatekeepers to be reviewed by the hiring manager for further assessment of your capabilities. If your resume does not meet the criteria, your application will never make it to a hiring manager.