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What is an Applicant Tracking System?

An Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is a search tool for screening job candidates. All the major UK job boards (including Reed, Monster and Indeed) and many employers use ATS to help hire the right people faster.

What is a job match score?

In the same way that search engines look for keywords to rank websites, the ATS looks for keywords on CVs to rank candidates and give them a job match score. The more keywords on the CV, the higher the job match score.

How does JobRocket improve the job match score?

JobRocket has analysed hundreds of thousands of job ads, CVs and applicant tracking systems to develop a unique algorithm that helps candidates improve their job match score instantly. The JobRocket optimiser tool evaluates your CV and ranks it from 0% to 100% based on how it closely matches the job title, hard skills, soft skills, level of experience and qualifications specified in the job description. (A score of 80% and above is considered a good match; anything below 80% requires improvement.) With JobRocket’s tailored feedback, you update your CV and immediately increase that important job match score.