ATS
An applicant tracking system for managing jobs, candidates, hiring stages, and recruiting workflows.
References
- EEOC prohibited employment policies and practices
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Official hiring-discrimination guidance used as compliance context for applicant tracking workflows.
FAQs
- Is an ATS the same as recruiting CRM?
- No. An ATS usually manages active hiring workflows, while recruiting CRM focuses more on talent pipelines and candidate nurturing before an application.
- What should buyers check before choosing an ATS?
- Buyers should check workflow flexibility, reporting, permissions, integrations, audit history, candidate communication, and whether hiring decisions remain reviewable by the recruiting team.
Related Terms
Applicant Tracking
The workflow for recording candidates, applications, stages, decisions, and hiring activity across open roles.
Candidate Experience
The quality of a candidate's interactions with an employer during sourcing, application, interviews, and offers.
Time to Hire
A recruiting metric that measures how long it takes to move a candidate from application or contact to hire.
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