ATS
n. countablen. Stands for Applicant Tracking System. A software program that companies use to collect, sort, and scan job applications to find the best candidates.
n. Abbreviation for Applicant Tracking System. A software application that automates the recruitment process by managing the intake, sorting, and filtering of resumes based on specific keywords and criteria.
The company uses an ATS to filter resumes.
Many job seekers optimize their resumes with specific keywords to ensure they pass the initial ATS screening before a human recruiter sees them.
While an ATS significantly reduces the administrative burden on HR departments, critics argue that overly rigid algorithms may inadvertently disqualify highly qualified candidates who use non-standard formatting.
Commonly used in the singular with an indefinite article ('an ATS') or as a collective term for recruitment software.
a ATSan ATSBecause the initialism is pronounced starting with a vowel sound ('ay-tee-ess'), it requires the article 'an' rather than 'a'.