· 6 min read · By the ProInt team
What is an applicant tracking system (ATS)?
An ATS, also called an application tracking system, is the recruiter’s workspace for open roles. It collects applications from the careers page, job boards and agencies, removes duplicates, and moves each candidate through stages such as screening, interviews and offer.
Its focus is the job: one requisition, many applicants, and a record of every note, message and decision along the way.
- Job postings and requisition approvals
- A pipeline board with configurable stages
- Duplicate detection and a searchable talent pool
- Interview scheduling and structured feedback
- Offers, onboarding and hiring analytics
What is a profile tracking system (PTS)?
A PTS keeps a person’s professional profile and its verification status in one place over time. Instead of a new CV and a new round of document checks for every job, the profile carries what has already been verified: identity, employment with past employers, skills and certificates.
Its focus is the person, not the job, so the same verified profile can be shared with many employers.
ATS and PTS side by side
- Who it serves: an ATS serves the hiring team; a PTS serves the candidate first and employers second.
- What it tracks: an ATS tracks applications and stages; a PTS tracks a profile and which parts are verified.
- How long it lasts: an ATS record belongs to one employer’s hiring; a PTS profile travels with the candidate to the next job.
- Who controls the data: the employer controls its ATS; the candidate controls a PTS and decides who can see it.
Why use them together?
An ATS on its own tells you who applied and how they did in interviews, but not whether their CV is true. Verification then happens late, by email and phone, often after the offer. When candidates arrive with a verified profile, the hiring team can check credentials while screening, spot unverified claims early and onboard faster.
How ProInt combines ATS and PTS
ProInt includes a full applicant tracking system: requisitions, job postings, a pipeline board, duplicate detection, interviews, offers, onboarding and analytics, plus AI screening and AI interviews. Its ProInt Talent Passport is the profile tracking side: candidates build a verified profile in the free candidate portal and share it with employers by a revocable link or QR code.
Because both live in one platform, a recruiter can open a candidate’s ProInt Talent Passport from the pipeline and see what has been verified before making an offer. You can try both during a 15-day free trial.