Eight Ways Job Seekers Can Beat The Bot And Make It To The Second Round Of Interviews

While an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is an efficient tool for managing new job applicants, for job seekers, the process can be opaque and confusing.

Applicants intending to get past an ATS and past the initial culling of unsuitable résumés need first to understand what an ATS looks for. Additionally, being confident in one's presentation, job experience and professionalism is an excellent mindset to keep when submitting to a company that utilizes an ATS.

To help, Cam Bishop, CEO and president of SkillPath, and seven other members of Forbes Human Resources Council explore various ways for candidates to get their applications through the automated system and into the second round of the application process—in front of a real human being. Here’s what they recommend.