Applicant Tracking System
Software used to manage applications, candidate stages, hiring activity, and recruiting records.
References
- EEOC application and hiring guidance
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Official selection guidance used as compliance context for applicant tracking systems.
FAQs
- Is applicant tracking system the same as ATS?
- Yes. ATS is the common abbreviation for applicant tracking system, though vendors vary in how much CRM, scheduling, or analytics they include.
- When does a company need an applicant tracking system?
- A company usually needs an ATS once hiring work involves multiple roles, multiple reviewers, recurring candidate communication, reporting needs, or compliance-sensitive decision records.
Related Terms
ATS
An applicant tracking system for managing jobs, candidates, hiring stages, and recruiting workflows.
Applicant Tracking
The workflow for recording candidates, applications, stages, decisions, and hiring activity across open roles.
Recruiting CRM
Software for managing candidate relationships, talent pools, outreach, and nurture before or beyond applications.
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