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I don't know what an ATS is (it's weird to introduce obscure, undefined acronyms by the way) but this is exactly the kind of thing that breathless "AI" boosters

by mvdtnz 2y ago

I don't know what an ATS is (it's weird to introduce obscure, undefined acronyms by the way) but this is exactly the kind of thing that breathless "AI" boosters are claiming GPT is useful for - replacing expensive fancy bespoke systems with simple prompt-driven "AI".

dullcrisp 2y ago
Applicant tracking system, I believe.
- riskable 2y ago
  Absolutely Terrible Shirk, I know.
  - EGreg 2y ago
    Shirk, like the Muslim word for polytheists?
    - throwanem 2y ago
      No, like shirk, an English word for the act of being intentionally derelict in one's duty, and derived so far as I know from middle German.
      - Maxatar 2y ago
        Actually it's more like shirk, originally a nautical term referring to a ship that avoids or evades enemy detection or engagement.
        nkrisc 2y ago
        That’s not the modern usage though. If you look up “shirk” in any modern dictionary you’ll definitely find the definition you’re replying to. Perhaps only the OED will have the older nautical meaning.
esprehn 2y ago
It's not that obscure, it's the technical term for the management software in the recruitment and hiring space and the term predates the modern AI craze by over a decade (or more?): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applicant_tracking_system https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applicant_tracking_system https://www.oracle.com/human-capital-management/recruiting/what-is-applicant-tracking-system/ https://www.oracle.com/human-capital-management/recruiting/w... https://www.greenhouse.com/resources/glossary/what-is-an-applicant-tracking-system-ats https://www.greenhouse.com/resources/glossary/what-is-an-app...
- wackget 2y ago
  It's definitely obscure.
  - pests 2y ago
    To you. To others, its not.
    - anjel 2y ago
      Just like name-dropping, tossing acronyms in mixed company is not much more than an obvious flex.
      - bpc777 2y ago
        However, using the industry accepted term for the topic of the discussion is fine.
  - rcbdev 2y ago
    It really isn't if you have ever put even rudimentary effort into creating a CV.
    - mulmen 2y ago
      I am 15 years into my tech career and I have never heard this acronym.
victorbjorklund 2y ago
It is the normal term. Kind of like using the acronym CRM.
GarnetFloride 2y ago
It became big in 2008 with the Great Recession.
bpc777 2y ago
Why would you bother typing "I don't know what an ATS is" into a Hacker News comment rather than typing "What is an ATS" into a Google search?
- mvdtnz 2y ago
  I didn't type that.
rglynn 2y ago
I'm not sure it's accurate to say it's obscure given the first wiki result for "ATS" is the one being discussed.
Suppafly 2y ago
Applicant Tracking Systems have been a thing for a long time, even if you weren't familiar with the concept, context explains what's being talked about. Even if context didn't help, if you've applied for a job in the 20 years, you've experienced what's being talked about.

by mvdtnz 2y ago

dullcrisp 2y ago

Applicant tracking system, I believe.

riskable 2y ago
Absolutely Terrible Shirk, I know.
- EGreg 2y ago
  Shirk, like the Muslim word for polytheists?
  - throwanem 2y ago
    No, like shirk, an English word for the act of being intentionally derelict in one's duty, and derived so far as I know from middle German.
    - Maxatar 2y ago
      Actually it's more like shirk, originally a nautical term referring to a ship that avoids or evades enemy detection or engagement.
      - nkrisc 2y ago
        That’s not the modern usage though. If you look up “shirk” in any modern dictionary you’ll definitely find the definition you’re replying to. Perhaps only the OED will have the older nautical meaning.

esprehn 2y ago

It's not that obscure, it's the technical term for the management software in the recruitment and hiring space and the term predates the modern AI craze by over a decade (or more?): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applicant_tracking_system https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applicant_tracking_system https://www.oracle.com/human-capital-management/recruiting/what-is-applicant-tracking-system/ https://www.oracle.com/human-capital-management/recruiting/w... https://www.greenhouse.com/resources/glossary/what-is-an-applicant-tracking-system-ats https://www.greenhouse.com/resources/glossary/what-is-an-app...

wackget 2y ago
It's definitely obscure.
- pests 2y ago
  To you. To others, its not.
  - anjel 2y ago
    Just like name-dropping, tossing acronyms in mixed company is not much more than an obvious flex.
    - bpc777 2y ago
      However, using the industry accepted term for the topic of the discussion is fine.
- rcbdev 2y ago
  It really isn't if you have ever put even rudimentary effort into creating a CV.
  - mulmen 2y ago
    I am 15 years into my tech career and I have never heard this acronym.

victorbjorklund 2y ago

It is the normal term. Kind of like using the acronym CRM.

GarnetFloride 2y ago

It became big in 2008 with the Great Recession.

bpc777 2y ago

Why would you bother typing "I don't know what an ATS is" into a Hacker News comment rather than typing "What is an ATS" into a Google search?

mvdtnz 2y ago
I didn't type that.

rglynn 2y ago

I'm not sure it's accurate to say it's obscure given the first wiki result for "ATS" is the one being discussed.

Suppafly 2y ago

Applicant Tracking Systems have been a thing for a long time, even if you weren't familiar with the concept, context explains what's being talked about. Even if context didn't help, if you've applied for a job in the 20 years, you've experienced what's being talked about.