How common are ATS systems at large companies?

Jobscan reports that 97.8% of Fortune 500 companies use an ATS, with Workday and SuccessFactors leading usage.

Do recruiters really rely on keyword filters?

Yes. Jobscan survey data shows 99.7% of recruiters use ATS keyword filters, most commonly filtering by skills and education.

What resume issues get filtered out most often?

The HBS Hidden Workers report notes that 48% of employers filter out candidates with employment gaps over six months.

Is ATS filtering a major reason candidates get rejected?

HBS reports that 78% of leaders say over half of middle-skill candidates are eliminated by filtering, and 80% say the same for high-skill roles.

How can job seekers improve their ATS pass rate?

Use job-title and skills keywords from the job description, keep formatting simple, and avoid gaps or missing credentials when possible.

ATS Research

ATS Resume Statistics and Filtering Benchmarks

Name: ScoutApply
Author: ScoutApply

ATS usage is effectively universal at large employers, and recruiter search behavior is heavily keyword-driven. The latest Jobscan and HBS benchmarks show why resumes that mirror skills, titles, and credentials are still far more likely to surface in recruiter searches.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Quick answer

Fortune 500 companies using ATS (2025)
97.8%
Jobscan ATS Usage Report
Workday share of Fortune 500 ATS usage (2025)
39%
Jobscan ATS Usage Report
SuccessFactors share of Fortune 500 ATS usage (2025)
13.2%
Jobscan ATS Usage Report

At-a-glance benchmarks

Key metrics curated for quick citation and sharing.

Metric	Benchmark	Source
Fortune 500 companies using ATS (2025)	97.8%	Jobscan ATS Usage Report
Workday share of Fortune 500 ATS usage (2025)	39%	Jobscan ATS Usage Report
SuccessFactors share of Fortune 500 ATS usage (2025)	13.2%	Jobscan ATS Usage Report
Greenhouse share across analyzed companies	19.3%	Jobscan ATS Usage Report
Recruiters using ATS keyword filters	99.7%	Jobscan Recruiter Survey
Recruiters filtering by skills	76.4%	Jobscan Recruiter Survey
Recruiters filtering by education	59.7%	Jobscan Recruiter Survey
Employers using RMS to filter middle-skill candidates	94%	HBS Hidden Workers Report
Employers filtering by employment gaps over 6 months	48%	HBS Hidden Workers Report
Employers saying over half of high-skill candidates are filtered out	80%	HBS Hidden Workers Report

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Sources and methodology

Figures reflect the most recent published releases from the sources below. Use the original reports for definitions and methodology details.

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