Transcript
Stop sending resumes the robots can't read. 97% of Fortune 500 companies run your resume through software first. And 9 in 10 employers admit it screens out qualified people.
Fix 1: kill the tables, columns and text boxes. The software scrambles them. Fix 2: use plain headings. Experience. Education. Skills.
Fix 3: copy the exact words from the job post. Then paste this free prompt with your resume. Screenshot it before you apply.
Questions and answers
What is an ATS resume?
A resume formatted so applicant tracking software can read it: a single column, standard headings and the keywords from the job post.
Do tables and columns hurt an ATS resume?
Yes. Tables, columns and text boxes can be scrambled when the software reads your resume, so keep the layout plain.
Which headings should an ATS resume use?
Plain ones the software expects, such as Experience, Education and Skills.