{"id":458004,"date":"2021-06-29T07:56:15","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T06:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/welovesalt.com\/news\/2021\/06\/cv-guide-applicant-tracking-systems-how-to-beat-the-bots-3\/"},"modified":"2023-12-18T07:08:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T07:08:48","slug":"cv-guide-applicant-tracking-systems-how-to-beat-the-bots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/welovesalt.com\/news\/career-advice\/cv-guide-applicant-tracking-systems-how-to-beat-the-bots\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about applicant tracking systems, and how to beat the bots!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The job-searching process can be a tedious and confusing time for anyone looking to secure employment. With a range of CV styles and best practices available online, you\u2019d think that all you need to do is apply what you\u2019ve learned about CVs, and boom, you land your 1st interview! However, the development and use of applicant tracking software (or CV bots) have made the job search even more complex.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The demand for employment has increased application rates exponentially, making it difficult for hiring managers to sift through CVs. Imagine receiving over 500 applications for a specific position and having to look at each document line-by-line, just to find candidates with skills and qualifications that meet your job specification. Not only does this sound like a major headache, but it\u2019s almost impossible to complete this mammoth task manually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To increase efficiency, at least 75% of HR personnel use applicant tracking systems (ATS) or \u2018CV bots\u2019 to screen applications and to assist with creating shortlists of the most qualified candidates. You’ll need to consider that you are not only creating your CV for human eyes since most CVs are screened by an ATS before it is seen by a hiring manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although CV bots might be a big win for the HR and recruitment industry, for candidates it can be frustrating receiving rejection emails or not hearing back from potential employers, especially when they know that they have the skills required for the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you have similar frustrations? We\u2019re here to help you beat the bot! At the end of this article, you should understand what applicant tracking systems are, how they work, the criteria they use, and how you can get closer to getting your CV in the right hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n How do applicant tracking systems work?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicant tracking systems refer to software used to automate the initial phase of the hiring process. They are responsible for making the candidate assessment process simpler and more efficient for hiring managers. CV bots are programmed to search for specific keywords or phrases used by employers to identify the requirements of a position. These requirements could be anything from preferred languages, industry, skills, educational background, and work experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The overarching goal of CV bots is to create tailored applicant pools for hiring managers to review based on pre-set requirements. Shortlists of the candidates who have matched these criteria have their data uploaded to a database accessible to hiring staff involved in the process. Applicant tracking systems can also be programmed to implement automated emails to unsuccessful candidates and can be used to facilitate short interview quizzes to perform skills assessments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With all the information organised, the applicant tracking system now sorts and filters applicants by ranks. This ranking system is based on the relevance of your CV when compared to the job description. The sorting process highlights the best candidates while retaining CV data on candidates who might qualify for other positions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n