ATS Resume Guide: Beat the Bots and Get More Interviews

Here is a sobering statistic: 75% of resumes are rejected by Applicant Tracking Systems before a human recruiter ever reads them. If you are applying to jobs and hearing nothing back, your resume might be getting filtered out by software.

What is an ATS?

An Applicant Tracking System is software that companies use to manage job applications. These systems parse your resume, score it against the job description, rank candidates, and filter out resumes that do not meet minimum criteria.

The 10 ATS Rules You Must Follow

1. Use a Simple Format
2. Use Standard Fonts
3. Include Exact Keywords
4. Spell Out Acronyms
5. Use .docx or PDF Format
6. Do not Put Critical Info in Headers/Footers
7. Use Standard Section Headers
8. Include Hard Skills
9. Match the Job Title
10. Avoid Images and Graphics

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