6 pros and cons of an applicant tracking system | TechTarget
Summary
Natural language processing tools help identify and avoid wording that could discourage candidates from applying, potentially reducing bias. An ATS collects a significant amount of data, which can result in a valuable database containing candidate information and their activity history. Many ATSes have easily searchable systems, so when a company creates a job listing, recruiters can find prior candidates who were promising but not the right fit at the time. This past fall, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission began instructing companies and HR software vendors about possible AI hiring discrimination. Jacob Roundy is a freelance writer and editor, specializing in a variety of technology topics, including data centers and sustainability.