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Organizations use ATS primarily to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their recruiting and hiring processes. ATS are especially useful for companies that handle a high volume of job applications (sometimes in the thousands!) and need to streamline the process. ATS are designed to help organizations manage and automate various aspects of the hiring process, from job postings to selecting candidates for interviews. By automating administrative tasks and providing tools for better candidate management, ATS can save time, reduce errors and help organizations find the best candidates for their job openings.

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TIPTip: While these systems help to streamline and make the hiring process more efficient, they do not entirely remove the human being from the equation. Recruiters or hiring managers set the criteria ATS use to sort applications and often review applications as part of the hiring process as well. So, while it’s a good idea to optimize your application documents for ATS, it’s important to remember your main audience: the hiring manager! For tips on how to create persuasive documents check out the guides for writing résumés and cover letters.

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