1. Most hiring companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) software that scans resumes, cover letters, and other job recruitment documents for relevant keywords.
2. Your resume or cover letter should be created in a way that the applicant tracking system will be able to parse the application with ease. The formatting is simple and easy to scan. ATS-friendly resumes should also contain keywords that match the job ad, and highlight relevant work experience and professional skills.
3. If your resume and cover letter are not revamped properly, The ATS software will not shortlist you even if you have the experience and qualifications. Trust me no HR goes through over 1500 job application emails. The software does the job.
4. If your resume doesn’t play well with applicant tracking systems, it will never get through to the human recruiter. It’ll only end up in the recruitment black hole for all eternity.
5. If your resume and cover letter do not have an ATS-friendly template that is passable, your resume will fail the ATS scan anyway. Picking an ATS-friendly resume template is as important as completing it.
