Resume guide
ATS-Friendly Resume Format Checklist
ATS-friendly formatting is mostly about clarity: readable text, common section names, and simple structure.
Use standard headings
Summary, Experience, Skills, Education, Certifications, and Projects are easier to parse than creative labels.
Avoid fragile layouts
Tables, dense columns, icons, and decorative text can make older systems parse information poorly.
Make contact details obvious
Put your email, phone, city, LinkedIn, or portfolio near the top in normal text.
Use the tools
Run your resume through the checker, then use the keyword matcher and bullet generator for focused edits.
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