Watch the video Understanding an Applicant Tracking System by Jon Ciampi. The video was published in October of 2011 and is 4:05 minutes long. The speaker explains how hiring companies manage applications with these systems. How resumes are sliced and diced is revealing.

For this activity, answer the question, why are applicants taught to use resumes when key-words are all that really matters? Your answer should address the reliability and validity issues regarding this aspect of screening. Even if you can show that regulations are applied fairly, you still need to consider the ethics of missing candidates that missed the short list as well as including candidates who don't really qualify. If you already work in HR, you may want to inquire about how applicants are screened in your own workplace for more background.