Demystifying the Applicant Tracking System
Demystifying the Applicant Tracking System
Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 | 12 to 1 p.m. (MT)
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are designed to streamline the hiring process for recruiters and human resource professionals. Yet, the average job-seeker is unaware of the intent and complexity of this filtering software, or how it may impact the success of their application.
Join us on Nov. 24 for an engaging discussion with ATS experts who will share their knowledge and begin to reveal the mysteries around the software. This session is designed to help you understand how applicant tracking systems may be affecting your job search and provide you with tips on what you can do to improve your odds the next time you submit an application.
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Meet the Moderator
Laura Wan, BComm'14
Marketing and Communications Specialist, UCalgary
Laura is a marketing and communications specialist at the University of Calgary, where she manages communications for student services offices including Career Services, the Student Success Centre, Writing Symbols Lodge and International Student Services. Outside of work, she enjoys volunteering for the Calgary Folk Music Festival and the Calgary Public Library.
Meet the Speakers
Jacquilynne Ellison-Wickson
Registered Professional Recruiter, TD Bank
Jacquilynne is an award-winning professional whose career in talent acquisition has spanned more than 16 years. Currently the talent acquisition manager at TD Bank, her team manages the recruitment for retail branch banking across Western Canada. She also sits on TD’s Black Experience committees for the Pacific and Prairie Region and the national board for Indigenous Peoples.
Ashu Gandhi, BComm’90, MA’97
Chartered Professional in Human Resources, City of Calgary
Ashu currently works for talent management with the City of Calgary and is a seasoned human resources professional. His role includes overseeing the implementation of LinkedIn and other social media platforms, in addition to looking after HR requirements for various business units. Prior to joining the City, Ashu was a human resources business partner with BMO and several startup technology companies, focusing on strategic human capital management, including the use and implementation of ATS systems.
Annette Levy, BA’07
Recruitment Manager, GardaWorld Security Services
Annette is a recruitment and talent strategist with 15 years of experience in human resources. She currently works as a recruitment manager for GardaWorld Security Services, which employs more than 12,000 people. Annette has recruited across multiple industries for everything from entry-level positions to corporate executive suite roles and has insight into effective application strategies.
Travis Lubky, BComm’13
Certified Personnel Consultant, Intact Insurance
Travis is a senior talent acquisition consultant for Intact Insurance, which employs more than 15,000 people. Travis has experience in the IT (information technology), telecom, energy and insurance industries, and has led efforts on several major staffing projects.