Applicant Tracking

An applicant tracking system is a tool that helps you track and measure each step of the recruitment process. Once a candidate applies to an open position, their information is in the ATS, specifically their contact information, resume, and qualifications. Your recruiting department uses this data to review resumes, send automated messages, schedule interviews, share new-hire paperwork, and more.

This will depend on the capabilities of the ATS you use, but theoretically yes, they are meant to manage a substantial portion of the recruitment process. Most ATS will allow you to post the job, review candidates, communicate with candidates, schedule interviews, send offer letters, and new-hire paperwork.

Yes, when posting to a job board like LinkedIn or Indeed, or your career website, the link for applicants to apply will direct to your ATS platform.

Using an ATS allows you to screen candidates based on qualifications and skill sets, making the selection process less biased. An ATS easily produces reports on applicants, tracks hiring decisions, and can be programmed for affirmative action programs, making compliance reporting much easier.

While the cost of implementing an ATS varies based on provider, using an ATS decreases the time it takes to fill open positions, reduces recruitment marketing costs, improves your overall recruitment process by scanning for qualified applicants, and increases productivity.