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Leadership Communication Essentials

Learn how Applicant Tracking Systems work and optimize your resume to get past the digital gatekeepers.

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Lisa Chang

HR Technology Consultant

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How ATS Systems Work

Understanding ATS mechanics helps you optimize your resume to pass automated screening.

What ATS Does

  • Parses resume text into structured data fields
  • Searches for keywords from the job description
  • Ranks candidates by match score
  • Filters out resumes that don't meet minimum criteria

Common ATS Systems

  • Greenhouse: Used by many tech companies
  • Lever: Popular with startups
  • Workday: Enterprise companies
  • Taleo: Large corporations
  • iCIMS: Across industries

About the Author

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Lisa Chang

HR Technology Consultant

Lisa has worked with ATS systems for 15 years and advises companies on improving their hiring processes.

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