ATS
Resume screening software
ATS stands for applicant tracking system—software that employers use to manage job applications.
These systems scan resumes for keywords, filter candidates, and organize hiring workflows.
Job seekers are often advised to optimize their resumes for ATS compatibility: Make sure your resume is ATS-friendly by using standard formatting.
Giving someone work
- candidatesThose seeking selection
- jobseekersPeople looking for work
- resumesJob applicants' summaries
- applicantsThose seeking acceptance
talent pipeline · vacancies · staffing · HR · human resources · job board · career fair · headhunting
Advertised vacancy description
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- filteringSelective passage of elements
- talent acquisitionSourcing and hiring employees
- sourcingObtaining from suppliers
workflow · database · compliance · reporting · analytics · integration · onboarding · API
Reviewing job applicants' credentials
- qualificationsProof of competence
- skills assessmentEvaluation of one's capabilities
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
education · filtering · ranking · shortlisting · disqualification · formatting · optimization · cover letter
Federal workplace discrimination agency
- equal opportunityUnbiased chance for all
- audit trailChronological record of transactions
- record-keepingMaintaining organized documentation
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
reporting · data retention · affirmative action · documentation · legal requirements
hiring
Giving someone work
- candidatesThose seeking selection
- jobseekersPeople looking for work
- resumesJob applicants' summaries
applicants · talent pipeline · vacancies · staffing · HR · human resources · job board · career fair · headhunting · employment
job posting
Advertised vacancy description
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- filteringSelective passage of elements
- talent acquisitionSourcing and hiring employees
sourcing · workflow · database · compliance · reporting · analytics · integration · onboarding · API · cloud-based
resume screening
Reviewing job applicants' credentials
- qualificationsProof of competence
- skills assessmentEvaluation of one's capabilities
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
credentials · education · filtering · ranking · shortlisting · disqualification · formatting · optimization · cover letter · portfolio
EEOC
Federal workplace discrimination agency
- equal opportunityUnbiased chance for all
- audit trailChronological record of transactions
- record-keepingMaintaining organized documentation
regulations · reporting · data retention · affirmative action · documentation · legal requirements
Selects job candidates