Understanding ATS
Understanding ATS
Master the hidden system that screens your applications
CVs Rejected by ATS Before Human Review
75%
43%
Missing Keywords
25%
Formatting Issues
18%
Missing Qualifications
14%
Other Reasons
Up to 75% of CVs never reach a human recruiter
Understanding ATS Score Ranges
80-100%Human Review
Your CV will be seen by recruiters
60-79%Maybe Reviewed
Depends on application volume
0-59%Auto-Rejected
Filtered out before human review
The Hiring Process
How companies screen and evaluate candidates
The Hiring Funnel: Where Applications Get Lost
Applications Submitted
100(100%)
Pass ATS Screening
25(25%)
Recruiter Review
10(10%)
Invited to Interview
3(3%)
Hired
1(1%)
Out of 100 applications, only 25 typically pass ATS screening
How Long Recruiters Spend on Your CV
Initial Scan6-10 seconds
Detailed Review (if you pass)2-3 minutes
Phone Screening15-30 minutes
You have 6-10 seconds to make an impression