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Hiring & Resume Glossary

Plain-language definitions of the terms that shape modern hiring — from ATS compliance to structured screening.

For Job Seekers

ATS Compliance

ATS compliance means formatting and structuring a resume so Applicant Tracking Systems can parse every section — contact info, work history, skills, and education — without losing data.

Resume Scoring

Resume scoring assigns a numerical rating to a resume based on how well it matches job requirements, ATS compatibility, content quality, and formatting standards.

Keyword Optimization

Keyword optimization is the practice of aligning resume language with the specific terms, skills, and phrases used in a job description to improve ATS match rates.

For Recruiters

Candidate Screening

Candidate screening is the process of evaluating job applicants against role-specific criteria to decide who advances to interviews.

Structured Hiring

Structured hiring uses predefined criteria, standardized scorecards, and consistent processes to evaluate every candidate for a role identically.

Bias-Free Hiring

Bias-free hiring uses structured processes, blind evaluation, and evidence-based tools to minimize the impact of cognitive biases on hiring decisions.

Evidence-Based Hiring

Evidence-based hiring requires every evaluation score or hiring decision to cite specific, verifiable evidence from a candidate's application materials.

General

Applicant Tracking System

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software that manages the recruitment workflow — from posting jobs and collecting applications to screening resumes and scheduling interviews.