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Our checker identifies the skills and terms that applicant systems are built to recognize, so you can align your resume with what recruiters and ATS are searching for.
Get clear, specific suggestions to improve your resume instead of wondering what to change. We highlight what's working and what to fix so you can build an ATS-friendly resume that stands out.
Tables, graphics, and odd layouts can cause ATS to misread or skip parts of your resume. We flag these issues so your experience and skills are read correctly by screening tools.
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software used by employers to collect, sort, and rank job applications. According to a study by Harvard Business School, over 90% of Fortune 500 companies — and more than 75% of employers globally — use ATS software to screen candidates before a human ever reviews a resume.
When you apply online, your resume is often immediately parsed and scored against the job description. If your score falls below the employer's threshold (typically 70-80%), your application is automatically filtered out — even if you are a highly qualified candidate. This is why optimizing your resume for ATS is just as important as writing great content.
You upload your resume through a job portal or company website. The ATS immediately parses your document — extracting text, identifying sections, and cataloguing keywords.
The system converts your resume into structured data. Poor formatting (tables, text boxes, graphics) can cause parsing errors, making your experience invisible to the system — even if the content is excellent.
The ATS compares your resume against the job description, scoring each keyword match. Skills, job titles, tools, certifications, and qualifications listed in the posting all contribute to your score.
Candidates are ranked by their ATS score. Resumes above the threshold are passed to recruiters. Those below are automatically archived — often without any notification to the applicant.
Follow these proven techniques to maximize your ATS score and ensure your resume reaches a human recruiter.
Multi-column designs confuse ATS parsers. Keep your layout simple and linear. Our ATS-friendly templates are pre-configured for optimal parsing.
Copy the exact phrasing used in the job posting. If they say 'cross-functional collaboration', use that exact phrase — not just 'teamwork'.
'Work Experience', 'Education', 'Skills' — not 'My Journey', 'What I Know', or 'Things I've Done'. ATS systems look for standard labels.
Write 'Search Engine Optimization (SEO)' the first time. Some ATS systems match the spelled-out version, others match the acronym — using both guarantees coverage.
ATS parsers often skip content inside tables or text boxes. Put all important content in the main body text, not design elements.
Content in the header/footer area of a document is often invisible to ATS software. Keep your contact information in the main body.
A PDF preserves your formatting perfectly. Some older ATS systems prefer DOCX — check the job posting for specific file requirements.
A dedicated Skills section makes it easy for ATS to identify your competencies. List technical tools, software, languages, and certifications.
Arial, Calibri, Garamond, Georgia, or Times New Roman. Fancy fonts may not be parsed correctly and can make your resume look unprofessional in ATS views.
A single resume sent to 100 jobs will underperform. Spend 10 minutes adjusting keywords and summary for each application. Quality beats volume.
Numbers stand out in both ATS and human review: 'Increased sales by 47%', 'Managed team of 12', 'Reduced costs by $120K annually'.
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