The Digital Gatekeepers: How Applicant Tracking Systems Are Holding Job Seekers Hostage
The job market is more competitive than ever before. As a job seeker, you are not only just competing against other qualified candidates. You now have a new obstacle to overcome, the applicant tracking system (ATS). Consider the ATS as a digital gatekeeper, intentionally designed to help employers throughout the recruitment process. As a consequence of this system, your life as a job seeker is abundantly more difficult.