According to iCIMS (provider of talent acquisition software), recruitment is the process of finding and screening qualified candidates for a specific position and offering the position to the best candidate. An applicant tracking system can help manage the complex and rewarding recruitment process.

Recruiting software is an application designed to help organizations recruit employees more efficiently. Businesses of all sizes leverage it to handle job applications and manage and screen resumes. Other features include individual applicant tracking, requisition tracking, automated resume ranking, job posting, pre-screening and response tracking.