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What is Applicant Tracking?

What does 'Applicant Tracking' mean?

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) can be incredibly useful in helping recruiters efficiently manage the huge number of applicants they receive. Clients can use an applicant tracking system as a database. Businesses of various sizes use it to organize, find and communicate with big groups of customers. Its primary purpose is to make organizations' lives easier by automating and searching for specific candidates. Applicant tracking software is a system that simplifies the management of job applications. In other words, it helps companies that receive an overwhelming number of resumes each and every day. An applicant tracking system ‘tracks’ these resumes as they come in and allows you to look at them facilely.

List of software with Applicant Tracking functionality

About the reviewer

Rajat Gupta is the founder of Spotsaas. Over the past two years, he has reviewed 2,000+ tools across CRM, HR, AI, and finance — applying hands-on product research and a background in commerce and the CFA program to evaluate software through a business and ROI lens. His goal: help teams make software decisions they won't regret.

Disclaimer: This research has been collated from a variety of authoritative sources. We welcome your feedback at [email protected].

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