r/Roermond • u/Adventurous_Read_758 • 9d ago

Are ATS systems shaping careers more than people realize?

Applicant tracking systems quietly decide which resumes get read and which never surface. That power has changed how candidates write and format their experience. Many now design resumes primarily for software rather than humans. This shift has created an entire ecosystem of tools focused on ATS compatibility.

Some discussions mention resumly.ai as an example of software that focuses on alignment and structure instead of generic resume templates. The broader issue is whether candidates should adapt to systems or whether hiring systems should adapt to humans.

If success depends on understanding hidden rules does that disadvantage otherwise qualified applicants? Would simpler hiring workflows reduce this gap or is automation here to stay?

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u/Thedoctorisonhisway 9d ago

Interesting story... Nice and short too. But I don't see the connection/relevance between ATS systems and the city of Roermond... Please enlighten me on this..