ATS or "Applicant Tracking Systems" are software systems that more and more companies use to "screen" the applications they receive, especially for the most sought-after positions.
For each open position, employers receive hundreds of resumes. ATS help reduce the workload by filtering the profiles that best match the offered role.
ATS analyze your resume like an investigative robot. They look for keywords, specific phrases, and useful information to determine if you are a good match for that job.
If the ATS decides that you might be the candidate they are looking for, your resume moves to the next stage (and might end up on a human's desk). If your resume isn't "ATS-friendly", you might be excluded by the filter without anyone noticing.
If the company you're interested in doesn't use an ATS, they will still need to shortlist candidates for interviews based on their resumes.
A well-structured and optimized resume for the position you're interested in increases your chances even when it is read directly by a human.
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To optimize a Resume for ATS, you need to follow a few rules:
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Tailoring your resume for each application always increases your chances of getting through the initial stage and securing an interview.
Recruiters (as well as ATS) appreciate well-structured resumes that directly address the specific needs of the company.
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