Crafting the Perfect CV & Cover Letter: Your Key to Job Success
Samuel T Parirenyatwa
CV & Cover Letter Writing | Careers & Employment Expert | Certified Interview Coach (CIC) | Certified Digital Career Strategist (CDCS) | Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) | Founder of Creative-CV
Many job seekers are being filtered out by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), as these systems automatically screen resumes that don’t meet certain criteria. Here are common reasons why this happens:
1. Missing Keywords: ATS scans for specific keywords from the job description. Without enough relevant terms, a resume may be rejected.
2. Formatting Problems: Complex designs, images, or non-traditional formats can confuse the ATS, leading to rejection. Simple, clean formats work best.
3. Inadequate or Excessive Information: Resumes that lack detail on relevant skills or experience can be disqualified, while overly long resumes may also be filtered out.
4. File Format Issues: ATS often prefer Word documents over PDFs or other formats, as some systems struggle to accurately process non-standard file types.
5. Irrelevant Sections: Including personal details, photos, or unnecessary sections may affect how the ATS ranks a resume.
6. Generic Resumes: Sending the same resume for every job without tailoring it reduces the chances of passing ATS filters.
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7. Incorrect Headers: ATS expects standard headers like "Work Experience" and "Education." Unconventional headers may cause parsing errors.
Aligning keywords, using a clean format, and customizing resumes for each job can improve chances of passing through ATS filters.
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