Knowledge
Center
Master the art of job matching. Understand the technology behind hiring and how to position yourself for success.
What ATS Systems
Actually Look For
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are essentially databases for recruiters. They don't "read" your resume like a human—they parse it for specific data points.
Formatting
Clean, standard layouts that can be reliably parsed into structured text fields without data loss.
Keywords
Hard skills, methodologies, and specific tools mentioned in the JD that act as primary search filters.
Seniority Signal
Duration of experience and complexity of responsibilities mapped against the role requirements.
Why Keyword Mismatch Happens
Even top-tier candidates get rejected due to "semantic gaps"—where your experience doesn't use the exact terminology the system is programmed to find.
Synonym Confusion
You wrote "Interface Design," but the JD says "UI/UX." A human knows they are identical, but an older ATS treats them as entirely different concepts.
Implicit vs Explicit
You assumed your Project Lead role implied "Team Management," but you didn't explicitly list it. If the bot isn't looking for the title, you miss the credit.
Resume Myths vs Reality
Cutting through the noise of traditional career advice.
Resumes must be 1 page.
Quality and relevance beat length. For mid-to-senior roles, 2 pages is the industry standard for depth.
Use fancy graphics to stand out.
Graphics often break ATS parsers and confuse the AI. Stick to clean, typography-first designs.
Quantity over quality.
Applying to 100 jobs with one resume is 10x less effective than applying to 10 jobs with tailored, analyzed resumes.
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