Inside The Hiring Algorithm: How ATS Ranks You And How To Beat It

Ever wondered why strong resumes still get rejected before a human ever sees them? Modern hiring is driven by algorithms. Applicant Tracking Systems parse resumes, extract features, apply keyword heuristics, and rank candidates long before interviews happen. Join us for a BEGINNER-FRIENDLY technical workshop breaking down how automated hiring pipelines actually work and how understanding the system lets candidates adapt strategically. **POST-WORKSHOP RESUME REVIEWS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ATTENDEES** What to expect: • How ATS parse resumes using NLP and rule-based systems • How ranking models score and filter candidates • Where these systems fail and why good resumes get rejected • How candidates can optimize for algorithms without lying Perfect for first years preparing for their first co-op, and for anyone curious about how ML systems shape real-world outcomes. 📅 Thursday, January 22nd | 7-8pm 📍 STC 0020