Most large employers filter resumes through Applicant Tracking Systems before a human ever reads them. A clean, keyword-aligned resume is the price of entry.
Match the job description
ATS software ranks resumes by how well they mirror the posting. Reuse the exact skill and tool names from the job ad where they genuinely apply to you.
Keep formatting simple
Tables, images and unusual fonts confuse parsers. A single-column layout with standard headings parses cleanly every time.
Quick tips
- Use standard section titles like Experience and Skills
- Save as a .docx or text-based PDF
- Avoid headers, footers and graphics
- Mirror keywords from the job description
- Spell out acronyms at least once
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