Applicant Tracking

Applicant tracking is the practice of collecting, organizing, screening, and ranking job applications in software.

Glossary

A plain-language definition from the Curriculo hiring glossary.

An applicant tracking system is software employers use to collect, organize, screen, and rank job applications. According to research by TopResume, approximately 80% of resumes are rejected by ATS before reaching a hiring manager.

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