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SmartRecruiters ATS Guide

Prepare for a SmartRecruiters application with accurate information, a readable file and a careful review of the employer’s form.

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SmartRecruiters has documented SmartAssistant match scores and configurable recruiting workflows. These features do not imply that every employer uses the same score or threshold. Present your relevant experience clearly and follow the actual application’s requirements.

What the product documentation shows

SmartRecruiters’ January 2024 release notes describe SmartAssistant match-score explainability and workflow rules. This supports the existence of those capabilities; it does not show which features a particular employer has enabled today.

Avoid an invented matching formula

The cited source does not publish a universal keyword weight, recency weight or percentage of requirements needed to pass. Use relevant terms accurately, spell out unfamiliar acronyms and support skills with examples from your work.

Profiles, language and application methods

Provide consistent, accurate information in the materials you submit. Follow the job posting’s language and application instructions. Do not assume completing every optional profile field raises a hidden score, or that one language or application method always parses more accurately.

  • Follow the employer’s file and application instructions
  • Use clear headings and readable text
  • Keep job titles, employers and dates accurate
  • Explain relevant skills with evidence from your work
  • Review any information imported from the resume
  • Choose optional disclosures and communication preferences deliberately

Sources and further reading

Frequently asked questions

What is SmartAssistant?

SmartRecruiters has documented SmartAssistant match scores and explanations. An external checker cannot see an employer’s use of those tools or reproduce its result.

Do I need to match 70% of the requirements?

There is no documented universal SmartRecruiters threshold of 70%. Distinguish required qualifications from preferences and decide whether you can truthfully explain your fit.

Which language should I use?

Use the language requested in the posting or by the employer. This review found no comparative evidence that supports ranking the parser’s accuracy by language.

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