In this video, we break down everything you need to know about applicant tracking systems (ATS)—what they are, how they work, and how to create a resume that stands out in them. Over 98% of Fortune 500 companies use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage the hiring process—and most job seekers don’t realize how much these systems affect whether or not their resume gets seen. This video dives deep into the world of ATS: 🔎 What is an applicant tracking system? 🔎 How do ATSes parse and filter resumes? 🔎 How do recruiters actually search for candidates inside these platforms? 🔎 What resume mistakes keep you from showing up in recruiter searches? Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 0:44 What is an Applicant Tracking System and how does it work? 1:38 What companies use an ATS? 2:40 How does an ATS work? 3:57 A look inside Lever ATS 4:37 How do recruiters filter candidates in an ATS? 5:07 Are companies using AI to screen candidates? 5:39 How to create an ATS friendly resume 10:01 Outro 🚀 Try Jobscan free for 2 weeks! https://app.jobscan.co/plan 🛠️ The Ultimate Resume Optimization Tool: https://www.jobscan.co/power-edit 🔎 Get your free ATS resume scan: https://www.jobscan.co/resume-scanner 📄 Free resume templates: https://www.jobscan.co/resume-templates 🦾 Optimize your LinkedIn profile: https://www.jobscan.co/linkedin-optimization For more tips and to stay up to date, follow us on social! 📱 ➡️ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobscan-co/ ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobscan.co/ About our channel: At Jobscan, we want you to succeed and thrive in your job search, which is why we're all about helping you land an interview by providing you with tools and resources that help simplify and improve the job search process. From resume optimization and ATS tools to cover letter tips and LinkedIn strategies, we’re here to support your journey every step of the way.