Landing a job isn’t just about a great resume, it’s about getting past the first hurdle: an Applicant Tracking System or ATS. According to recent studies, 99% of all Fortune 500 companies use ATS ...

For years now, the vast majority of job applications have been scanned, filtered, and assessed by an application tracking system (ATS) before they ever reach a hiring manager’s inbox. This is not ...

As our world becomes more and more automated each day, so does the hiring process. Sure, there are still actual humans involved, but it’s imperative to learn how to optimize your resume for an ...

Getting your resume in the hands -- or inbox -- of a hiring manager is more difficult than it seems. Because there are not enough hours in the day for recruiters to review every application submitted ...

Today’s job seekers have to be savvy about the screening and hiring process, and that includes mastering the art of dealing with applicant tracking systems. This list offers guidelines to prevent ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rod Samra, a former US Department of Labor investigator of more than two decades, who lives in Florida. His identity has been verified. This story ...