How does Applicant Tracking Software work?
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How to ensure that your resume is selected by the Applicant Tracking System
When the software will parse resume content it will rank highly only those resumes that contain the specific keywords that the recruiter has specified. So if your resume does not contain those keywords, even if you are perfectly qualified and suited to the position, you will not get through to the next stage. The following tips will help you to ensure that you get selected when the system will parse resume sections:
- Review the job advert for the specific job and other similar positions to identify the specific keywords that the recruiters are looking for.
- Look at online profiles and resumes to see what other applicants are using as keywords.
- Put the keywords within the relevant sections of your resume so that the software will see them; use normal section headings such as qualifications, experience, skills and education so that the software is not confused.
- Upload a text version of your resume or Word document rather than a PDF as many software programs will have difficulty reading a PDF.
- Avoid all forms of unnecessary formatting and fancy script fonts.
- Use acronyms for your keywords as well as spelling them out fully.
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