Top to-dos for job seekers applying online - Statistics show 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to screen candidates for job opportunities. There are a variety of reasons recruiters and hiring managers adopt this type of technology. With an ATS in place, human resources departments can automate and store hiring documents online so HR professionals never have to worry about sifting through stacks of paperwork or hundreds of emails to find what they need. Colin Day, Founder and CEO of iCIMS, Inc., a provider of talent acquisition software for growing businesses, (a company represented at the Society for Human Resource Managements (SHRMs) national conference last month), is in an excellent position to advise job seekers how to maximize their online applications. Here are Day’s top suggestions for getting the most visibility for your online application. 1. Thoroughly read job descriptions. Most recruiters will tell you a big pet peeve is hearing from job seekers who apply even if they are not qualified for the job.
