What benefit does a referral provide to an applicant compared to an online application that uses ATS filtering?

Answer

The connection vouchsafes for the applicant's experience and character, bypassing the initial screening

When a connection vouches for a candidate, that referral allows the applicant to bypass the initial screening phase typically conducted by Applicant Tracking Systems based on keyword matching.

What benefit does a referral provide to an applicant compared to an online application that uses ATS filtering?
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