It is designed to manage candidates, including filtering criteria such as skills and location, while managing a multiple of other processes. Most modern ATS systems accompany the processes from the creation of the job position right up to the interview stages. 

An AI supported ATS system has a lot of time saving features. It can automatically generate pairings between candidates and open positions, by using relevant properties like skills, experience, location, expected compensation, etc.

This can be an advantage for smart candidates as well. A CV, optimised for ATS friendly behaviour, can help them get found even outside of positions they directly applied for. 

A guide on how to give your CV those valuable properties, like smart formatting, can be found here!