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Optimize Your Resume For Applicant Tracking Systems
Denis Curtin
2016
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Applicant Tracking System (ATS)The core component of a recruiting software suite
ATS simplifies the recruitment lifecycle by automating the hiring process
ATS includes receiving and reviewing resumes
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Applicant Tracking Systems
4Source: ongig.com
TALEO
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Some Taleo Customers
Courtesy of Oracle
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Why ATS Resume Optimization? Many qualified applicants are being rejected
by ATS, not because of a lack of qualifications but because of
unknowingly formatting their content
so the ATS cannot recognize it.
Source: Jobscan.co Blog
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Why ATS Resume Optimization?Some sources quote that as many as 75%
of applicants are eliminated by the ATS,
as soon as they submit their resume,
Despite Being Qualified for the Job!
Source: Marc Miller, CareerPivot.com
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Avoiding the Black Hole !
Source: commons.wikimedia.org
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ATS Do’s and Don’ts
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Resume HeadersATS Cannot Read Information in a Header
Don’t
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Resume FootersATS Cannot Read Information in a Footer
Don’t
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Resume Type Fonts
ATS Has Difficulty Reading Serif FontsTimes New Roman
Use Sans Serif FontsArial
Don’t
Do
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Resume Font Size
ATS Has Difficulty Reading a Font Size That is Smaller Than 11 pt. Type
Do Not Use 10 pt. Type or Smaller
Best Choice: Arial 11 pt. or 12 pt. Type
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Submitting PDF Resumes
Unless the Job Posting Specifically States: Submit a .pdf Resume – Don’t
Most ATS Cannot Read .pdf Resumes
Denis Curtin Resume.pdfDon’t
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Preferred Resume FormatUse Microsoft Word .doc Format
Many ATS Cannot Read .docx Resumes
Denis Curtin Resume.doc
Denis Curtin Resume.docx
Do
Don’t
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Assist ATS ParsingDENIS J. CURTIN
Palatine, Illinois 60074 847.359.0435 [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/deniscurtin
DENIS J. CURTIN Palatine, Illinois 60074
www.linkedin.com/in/deniscurtin/
Don’t
Do
• Use Single Column Format
• Do Not Label the Entries
Don’t Use Periods
Include Zip Code
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Horizontal Rules (Lines)DENIS J. CURTIN
Palatine, Illinois 60074847-359-0435
[email protected]/in/deniscurtin
Don’t
Horizontal Rules Confuse the ATS
As Do BordersDon’t
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Use Left JustificationWORK EXPERIENCE
LinkedIn® Trainer | LinkedIn® Coach | LinkedIn® Speaker 2011 – Present Training, coaching and speaking on how to effectively use your LinkedIn profile in your job search.
One-on-one advice for Executive Level candidates seeking LinkedIn profile optimization to enhance their job search. LinkedIn Presenter at numerous Job Support Groups and libraries in the Chicago Area. Webmaster for Chicago career transition website: www.JobSearchChicago.com.
LinkedIn® Trainer | LinkedIn® Coach | LinkedIn® Speaker 2011 – Present Training, coaching and speaking on how to effectively use your LinkedIn profile in your job
search. One-on-one advice for Executive Level candidates seeking LinkedIn profile optimization to enhance their job search. LinkedIn Presenter at numerous Job Support Groups and libraries in the Chicago Area. Webmaster for Chicago career transition website: www.JobSearchChicago.com.
Don’t
Do
Don’t Have an Even Right Margin
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Use Black Ink on White Paper
Don’t
Do
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Don’t UseGraphics, Logos, or Images
Don’t
Don’t
Don’t
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ATS Cannot Read Tables Well
Don’t
Or Multiple Columns
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ATS Cannot Read Underlines
Don’t
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ATS Cannot Read Italics
Don’t
EDUCATION M.S. Organic Chemistry, Purdue University, W. Lafayette,
IndianaB.S. Chemistry, cum laude, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa
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ATS Ignores Skills Section
List Skills Within Each Job
Don’t
© Jobsearch.about.com
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Work Experience
Call Your Work Experience Just That:
WORK EXPERIENCE
ATS May Not Recognize Phrases Like:
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTSSKILLS & EXPERTISE
Do
Don’t
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Education
Call Your Education Just That:
EDUCATION
ATS May Not Recognize Phrases Like:
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTSPROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Do
Don’t
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Never Start With Dates2000 – 2008 INSIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC., Hanover Park, IllinoisInsight is the Fortune 500 value-added global reseller of computer products
and services that purchased Comark. (2003 – 2008) Director – Integration Services
INSIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC., Hanover Park, Illinois 2000 – 2008 Insight is the Fortune 500 value-added global reseller of computer products
and services that purchased Comark. Director – Integration Services (2003 – 2008)
Don’t
Do
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Your Resume in the ATS
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Choosing KeywordsUse the Information Found in the
Job Description
Keywords
Required Skills
Key Phrases
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Word CloudsUse Word Clouds to Search for Keywords
www.Wordle.net
www.ToCloud.com
Others
Compare the Word Cloud of Your Resume with the Word Cloud of the Job Description
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Word Cloud Example
www.Wordle.net
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Word Cloud Example
www.Wordle.net
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Word Cloud Example
www.ToCloud.com
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Word Cloud Example
www.ToCloud.comSkills
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Use a Robot
to beat the
ATS Robot
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www.JobScan.coJames Hu
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Jobscan.co Match Rate
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Jobscan.co Skills Match
Blue Line - Resume Black Line - Job Description
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Jobscan.co Skills Match
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Jobscan.co Match Rate
Resume
Job Description
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Jobscan.co Skills Match
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Jobscan.co Costs
Each Month
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Goals For Resume Submission
Follow All The ATS Rules
Resume Should Match the Job Description:SkillsKeywordsKey Phrases
Error-Free Resume
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Denis CurtinWEBMASTER
www.JobSearchChicago.com
[email protected]© Copyright 2016 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved
