How Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Work (And How to Beat Them in 2025)
Before your resume reaches a human recruiter, it’s first scanned by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) — a software used by companies like Amazon, Shopify, and Deloitte to filter resumes based on relevance. In 2025, over 98% of Fortune 500 companies use ATS to screen candidates. If your resume isn’t formatted and keyword-optimized for these systems, it might be rejected without a second glance — no matter how qualified you are.
