75% of resumes are never read by a human—here's how to make sure your resume beats the bots via CNBCMakeIt
Job seekers, forget recruiters and hiring managers. There's a new gatekeeper standing between you and your dream job that you need to please first.
Pick a file format that you know this employer's specific application system can accurately process. The online application usually specifies file uploads it accepts, but if it is unclear, stick to Word docs or pure text, which are near universally understood by all ATS. If you don't have Microsoft Word, consider using free tools like Google docs to save in this format.
ATS gets tripped up by any images, photos, logos, graphics, charts or tables that you might have included within the document. Even unusual fonts or fancy stylized bullet points, like an arrow, can be a problem, Francioso tells CNBC Make It. "If weird symbols pop up, if things are out of order, that's how the bot will read it," Augustine says.
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