HR Glossary

What is Applicant Tracking System (ATS)?

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is recruitment software that automates how organizations collect, filter, track, and manage job applications throughout every stage of the hiring process.

Why it matters in hiring

Applicant Tracking System (ATS) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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