ATS  friendly resume?  Of course, nowadays, in a competitive job market, a well-written resume is necessary. However, creating an ATS-friendly resume is more important to get past that screening process. With Applicant Tracking Systems now acting as most hiring processes’ gatekeepers, scanning through resumes before they ever reach a human eye, the chance of bypassing the screening stage has significantly been improved using ATS-friendly resumes. If your resume isn’t optimized for those systems, it might be overlooked even if you’re the perfect candidate.

What is an ATS, and Why Does It Matter?
An ATS applicant tracking system is software used by a large number of recruiters and employers to sift through, sort, and rank applications for a job position they are hiring to fill. It’s designed to make the hiring process easier and more efficient, scanning resumes for specific keywords and qualifications related to an experience level. Your resume might not even be opened and read by a recruiter when improperly formatted or if it lacks necessary keywords in it.

Core Elements That Are Considered Important of an ATS Friendly Resume:
How to Make Your Resume Pass an ATS and Land on a Recruiter’s Desk: Basic Rules

1. 1. Keep it Plain
      Do not try to make your resume stand out by including all sorts of embellishments such as decorations, colors, tables, or graphics. You never know how much extra decoration the sender has included in the system. The ATS program usually gobbles up such additions and drops them in transit, leaving your resume looking cluttered and presenting missing information at the recruiter’s desk.
      Use one of three common fonts-Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman.
      Be organized with a clear format, preferably in a sequence featuring headings like Work Experience, Education, Skills.

1. 1. Keyword Inclusion
      Pay close attention to the job description and keyword keywords associated with skills, qualifications, and job titles and integrate those keywords in a natural way throughout the resume.
      Use industry-specific terms and phrases to mirror the wording in the job posting.
      Avoid keyword stuffing. ATS systems can detect unnatural uses of keywords.

1. 1. Professional Summary/Objective
      Start your resume with a professional summary or objective statement that communicates your experience and key skills.
      This section should tell your intentions and explain why you are the right person for the job.

1. 1. Put Information in Bullet Points
      Put information in bullet points. This is a simple way that the ATS and the recruiter can read through your skills and accomplishments easily.
      State every point under the action verb, and ensure that your benefits are quantifiable (such as “Sales grew by 30% in Q1”).

1. 1. File Format
      Always submit your resume in a PDF or Word (.doc or .docx) format unless noted otherwise. Using PDF guarantees that the layout of your resume will be maintained, but many older ATS systems cannot read PDFs well.
      Unless you’re confident, use Word format. Most ATS systems accept it.

1. 1. Optimize Job Titles and Section Headings
      Use generic job title and section heading words like “Work Experience,” “Education,” and “Skills.” ATS systems will be able to read these terms to accurately interpret what’s there.
      Avoid creative names for your sections, such as “Career Journey” or “What I Bring to the Table.”

1. 1. Use Hard Skills and Soft Skills
      When creating the Skills section, you’re balancing the hard skills technical skills with soft skills interpersonal skills.
      Hard skills often take precedence with an ATS, so be sure your resume contains specific tools, technologies, or methodologies called out in the job description.

1. 1. Do Not Put Important Information in the Header and/or Footer
      ATS systems may sometimes miss information which you place in headers and footers. Do not put contact information, essential skills, or other important elements within headers and/or footers.

1. 1. Formatting Must Be Consistent
      Make sure all your dates are consistent on your resume (such as “Jan 2020 – Dec 2021” or “January 2020 – December 2021”).
      Your job titles, company names, and dates should also be set up in a readable fashion.

1. 1. Test Your Resume for ATS Compatibility
      Run your resume through an ATS checker tool (there are many available online) to check for potential problems.
      This will help you to see how your resume performs and whether it passes through the ATS simulation .
      Common Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Your Resume ATS Friendly
      Graphics and Images: Though very appealing, it can lead a computer to ignore relevant information.
      Too Creative Templates: Many such templates use tables and columns, which most of the ATS systems cannot read well. Use a column format.
      Missing Keywords : Failure to tailor the resume to the job description often makes your resume be rejected. Therefore, it is essential to tailor every resume for each type of job you apply.
      Optimizing Your Resume for Human Reviewers After Passing ATS
      When your resume clears the ATS, it will be reviewed by a human recruiter. Present it in an easily readable and visually attractive way using white space, logical flow, and a focus on key accomplishments.

ATS-Friendly Resume Checklist
Quick review before you click submit:

File Format: Use Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF.
Font Style and Size: Use standard fonts and sizes (10–12 pt).
Headings : Using generic headings such as “Experience”, “Education”, “Skills”.
Keywords : Keywords from the job description are expected to be there.
Bullet Points : Use bullet points briefly, so you get enough time for reading.
Contact Information : Keep your contact information easily available and outside headers/footer.
Conclusion
This does not mean losing all the personality and style from your resume. Instead, incorporate the techniques in the previous list to create a resume that is optimized for the ATS and lovely enough for humans to read. The point is to search for a perfect balance between the two worlds: optimization for the system and readability for human eyes.
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SAMPLE ATS FRIENDLY RESUME :

SAMPLE ONE

SAMPLE TWO

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