The question this time, what is an ATS (applicant tracking system)? The
ATS is a software program used by mid- to large-size companies to both recruit
and manage employees. The ATS narrows the search by scanning documents for specific
keywords as determined by the hiring manager or recruiter. Resumes that make it
through this machine screening are then reviewed by human readers. When writing
a resume it is worthwhile to create a document that will appeal to both the
software reader and the human reader. Check out this questions source for
plenty of information about designing a resume.
The question, and answer, were found on Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center. This is an electronic resource for lifelong career exploration and planning. It offers resources for career goals, education planning, workplace skills, finding apprenticeships and internships, conducting job searches, and much more. The resource can be found on LAPL’s Research & Homework page (https://lapl.org/collections-resources/research-and-homework) under F and you can access it with your library card.
