Is Your ATS Sitting on a Goldmine or a Graveyard? Did you know that 75% of qualified candidates never make it past ATS screening? As recruitment teams, we might be sitting on a goldmine of talent—or a graveyard of outdated profiles. It's time for a makeover in how we handle candidate data. Key Insights: → Candidate Backlog: Most ATS profiles are months or years old, with outdated skills and availability. → Application Abandonment: 92% of job seekers drop out mid-application due to lengthy processes and poor interfaces. → Resume Relevance: 75% of qualified candidates get rejected by ATS due to simple keyword mismatches. Recommendations for Improvement: → Regular Data Purging: Implement quarterly reviews to keep your database fresh and relevant. → Enhanced Candidate Engagement: Use automated check-ins to re-engage dormant candidates. → Modern ATS Solutions: Leverage AI tools to automatically update and maintain candidate profiles. Closing Thought: How has your team made ATS data more manageable? Whether it's regular cleanups or new tools, share what's working for you in the comments below!
Co-founder of Hire Match AI | Data Science & Visualization
1 周It is unfortunate that keyword matching is still the primary mode of filtering for ATS applications. Imagine all the qualified candidates who get passed by because they happened to make the “wrong” vocabulary choices.