Beat ATS: Resume Tips That Work

Most job applications get rejected before a human even sees them because ATS software filters

out resumes that don't match specific keywords. Here's what actually works.

Your resume needs to mirror the exact language from the job description. If they say project

management, don't write team leadership. Use standard section headers like Work

Experience and Education because creative titles confuse the system. Skip tables,

text boxes, and fancy graphics entirely. They scramble your information.

Save your resume as a Word document, not a PDF, unless specifically requested.

And here's the game changer: customize every single resume for each application. Generic resumes