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https://recruiterflow.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/what-is-ats-featured-scaled.png25601344This guide explains what an ATS is, the five core functions every applicant tracking system performs, what it is often assumed to do but cannot, and what recruitment firms need from an ATS that in-house hiring teams do not.