An Applicant Tracking System is a software application that enables the electronic handling of recruitment needs. An ATS system can be implemented on an Enterprise or small business level, depending on the needs of the company.
Nearly all major corporations use some form of Applicant Tracking Systems to handle job applications and to manage resume data. A dedicated ATS system is not uncommon for recruitment specific needs. On the enterprise level to a Human Resources Suite or Human Resource Information System.
The ATS is expanding into Small and medium enterprises through Open Source or Software as a service offerings. ATS systems are very similar to Customer Relationship Management Systems, but are designed for recruitment tracking purposes it may be offered as a module or functional addition
The principal function of an ATS is to provide a central location and database for a company's recruitment efforts. ATS are built to better assist management of resumes and applicant information. Data is either collected from internal applications on the company website or is extracted from applicants on job boards.
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