Master the invisible gatekeeper that decides whether your resume reaches human eyes
An ATS—or Applicant Tracking System—is software companies use to manage job applications. It scans resumes, ranks them based on keyword match, and forwards only the top few to human recruiters.
If your resume isn't ATS-friendly, it might never even be seen by a human. This invisible system is your first—and often most challenging—hurdle.
Analyzes resume content for relevant keywords
Scores resumes based on job description match
Forwards only top-scoring candidates
If you're applying for a data analyst role and your resume doesn't mention "SQL," "Tableau," or "data visualization," you'll get filtered out—even if you have the skills.
Use tools like Jobscan or manually analyze job descriptions to identify important keywords. Integrate them naturally into your bullet points.
One of our clients applied to 40 jobs over 3 months without a single response. His resume was well-written but completely failed ATS screening.
Result: 5 interviews in the next 10 days
Your resume has to beat the bots AND impress humans. We design for both.
A: Not in your main resume. Save those for a portfolio or website. ATS can't read visuals, and they often break the parsing process.
A: Yes! Create 2–3 tailored versions, each optimized for different roles. One-size-fits-all doesn't work in the ATS era.
You could be the perfect candidate—but if your resume isn't ATS-optimized, no one will know.
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