Applicant Tracking SystemsAn applicant tracking system (ATS) provides an automated method for keeping track of jobapplicants from the time they first apply to an organization to the point when the positionis filled—and beyond, if the database is searched as new openings occur. These systemsrange from Excel spreadsheets to sophisticated database systems that track applicant qualifications, are easily searchable based on different criteria, and provide reports that can beused for annual EEO-1 reports or Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs). Table 2.4 presents thetypes of information typically captured in an ATS.