Tired of sending your resume into a black hole? It might be the ATS (Applicant Tracking System) blocking your shot.
Hereās how to beat the bots and get noticed:
1ļøā£ Keep It Simple:
Use a clean formatāno tables, fancy graphics, or text boxes. Stick to standard fonts (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman).
2ļøā£ Use Keywords:
Scan the job description for must-have skills and requirements. Mirror those exact keywords in your resumeāespecially in your summary, skills, and experience sections.
3ļøā£ Standard Headings:
Label sections as āExperience,ā āEducation,ā āSkills,ā etc. ATS loves clear, common titles.
4ļøā£ Save as PDF or .docx:
Unless the posting says otherwise, these formats are safest for ATS.
5ļøā£ Proofread:
Typos can confuse the system and cost you interviews.
Action Step:
Take one job you want. Highlight keywords in the description. Update your resume with those words, and check your format for simplicity.
Got questions or want feedback? Drop your draft in the Community Support/Q&A thread!
Letās get your resume past the robotsāand onto a recruiterās desk. š