Your resume's layout may lead filtering systems to discard your application. Getty Images / RgStudio Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are software used by firms to sift quickly through resumes. Many strong candidates are shunted aside due to minor issues that lead ATS to filter them out. These three steps will help you get past these bots. See more stories on Insider's business page. If you find yourself sending out dozens of resumes every week but you're still finding your inbox is empty, it's possible your resume is being filtered out by a type of software called an Applicant Tracking System