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What are the best strategies to ensure your resume passes applicant tracking systems?

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If you are looking for a new job or a career change, you might have encountered the challenge of getting your resume past the applicant tracking systems (ATS). These are software tools that scan and filter resumes based on keywords, skills, and other criteria. According to some estimates, more than 75% of resumes are rejected by ATS before they reach human recruiters. How can you optimize your resume to increase your chances of landing an interview? Here are some of the best strategies to ensure your resume passes applicant tracking systems.

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1 Use relevant keywords

One of the main functions of ATS is to match your resume with the job description and the employer's expectations. To do this, it looks for specific keywords that indicate your qualifications, experience, and achievements. Therefore, you need to use relevant keywords throughout your resume, especially in the summary, skills, and work history sections. You can find these keywords by analyzing the job posting, researching the industry, and using online tools like Jobscan or SkillSyncer. However, avoid overstuffing your resume with keywords or using them out of context, as this can backfire and make your resume look spammy or unnatural.

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I've seen great resumes not reaching the hiring manager due to the volume received. Here are several aspects to consider for your resume to pass an ATS; 1. Identify hard skills/keywords associated with your profession 2. Focus on the role's purpose, responsibilities and experience required 3. Rather than describing your previous tasks, highlight your achievements, that ideally you can quantify 4. Use a simple format over fancy graphics 5. Don't rely on sending an application alone; it might be stuck among hundreds of other resumes. Follow it up with an email to the hiring team. Use email tracking like Streak to ensure your email was seen.

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2 Format your resume properly

Another important aspect of optimizing your resume for ATS is to format it in a clear, simple, and consistent way. ATS can have trouble reading resumes that have fancy fonts, graphics, tables, columns, or headers and footers. Therefore, you should stick to a standard font like Arial or Times New Roman, use bullet points and white space to organize your information, and avoid using any images or logos. You should also save your resume as a PDF or a plain text file, as these formats are more compatible with most ATS than Word or other formats. Additionally, you should use standard headings for each section, such as Summary, Skills, Work Experience, Education, and so on.

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Don’t use a highly formatted template. Instead, type in a Word document from left to right with no columns or tables. Remove lines and borders. Use solid black bullet points as others don’t always copy nicely. Although I use Calibri on a pretty resume for humans, I use Arial 12-point font for a deconstructed resume for online applications. I would not use Times New Roman, which was developed in 1931 for the British Times newspaper. It screams “you’re old” to me. Type right in the Word document without using a header or footer. Avoid logos or images. When you save it as a PDF, make sure it’s readable and not an image but follow instructions on what format type is required.

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3 Highlight your achievements and skills

Besides using keywords and formatting your resume correctly, you also need to showcase your achievements and skills in a way that impresses both ATS and human recruiters. To do this, you should use quantifiable and specific examples of how you have contributed to your previous or current roles, such as increasing sales, reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, or leading projects. You should also use action verbs and power words to describe your accomplishments, such as achieved, delivered, enhanced, or resolved. Furthermore, you should tailor your resume to each job application and emphasize the skills and achievements that are most relevant to the position and the employer.

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4 Proofread and test your resume

The final step to ensure your resume passes applicant tracking systems is to proofread and test it before you submit it. Even if you have followed the previous strategies, you might still have some errors or inconsistencies that could affect your resume's performance. Therefore, you should check your resume for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting mistakes, and use online tools like Grammarly or Hemingway to improve your writing. You should also test your resume against the job description and the ATS using tools like Jobscan or SkillSyncer, which can give you feedback and suggestions on how to improve your resume's score and compatibility.

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5 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Use a clean and simple format, avoiding elaborate designs or graphics that may confuse the system. Opt for standard fonts and headings to enhance readability. Prioritize key information by placing it in easily scannable sections.Include a mix of industry-specific and general terms to accommodate diverse ATS algorithms. Save your resume in a widely compatible format, such as PDF or Word, and avoid using headers or footers. Proofread meticulously to eliminate errors that could hinder ATS comprehension. Regularly update your resume to align with industry trends and changes in job requirements. By implementing these strategies, you increase the likelihood of your resume effectively passing through ATS and reaching the hands of human recruiters.

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