How to Avoid the ATS Abyss

2. 2 Online Resume Submissions When submitting your resume online It will most likely be screened by an APPLICANT TRACKING SYSTEM © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved

3. 3 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 © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved

7. 7 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 © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved

8. 8 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 © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved

10. 10 ATS Do’s and Don’ts

15. 15 Resume Font Size ATS Has Difficulty Reading a Font Size That is Smaller Than 11 pt. Type Currently Testing 10.5 Font Size Do Not Use 10 pt. Type or Smaller Best Choice: Arial 11 pt. or 12 pt. Type © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved

16. 16 Resume Margins Use a one inch margin on the right and left sides of your resume Use a one inch margin at the top and bottom of your resume © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved TOP BOTTOM (Recommended)

17. 17 Submitting PDF Resumes Unless the Job Posting Specifically States: Submit a .pdf Resume – Don’t Older ATS Cannot Read .pdf Resumes Denis Curtin Resume.pdf Don’t © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved

18. 18 Resume Templates Most ATS Cannot Read Resume Templates Straight Type all Entries in Your Resume © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved © primermagazine.com Don’t

19. 19 Preferred Resume Format Use Microsoft Word .doc Format Some ATS Cannot Read .docx Resumes Denis Curtin Resume.doc Denis Curtin Resume.docx Do Don’t © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved

20. 20 Assist ATS Parsing DENIS J. CURTIN Palatine, Illinois 60074 847.359.0435 Denmarc@comcast.net www.linkedin.com/in/deniscurtin DENIS J. CURTIN Palatine, IL 60074 847-359-0435 Denmarc@comcast.net www.linkedin.com/in/deniscurtin/ Don’t Do • Use Single Column Format • Do Not Label the Entries Don’t Use Periods Include Zip Code © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved

21. 21 Assist ATS Parsing DENIS J. CURTIN Palatine, IL 60074 847-359-0435 Denmarc@comcast.net www.linkedin.com/in/deniscurtin/ Do • Include Specific Job Title Sought • Start with CAREER SUMMARY Section © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved Director of Operations CAREER SUMMARY

22. 22 Horizontal Rules (Lines) DENIS J. CURTIN Palatine, IL 60074 847-359-0435 Denmarc@comcast.net www.linkedin.com/in/deniscurtin Don’t Horizontal Rules Confuse the ATS As Do Borders Don’t © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved Omit Street Address

24. 24 Use Left Justification WORK 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 © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved

25. 25 Use Black Ink on White Paper Don’t Do Source: www.resumeshoppe.com

26. 26 Don’t Use Graphics, Logos, or Images Don’t Don’t Don’t

28. 28 ATS Cannot Read Italics Don’t EDUCATION M.S. Organic Chemistry, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, Indiana B.S. Chemistry, cum laude, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved

30. 30 Work Experience Call Your Work Experience Just That: WORK EXPERIENCE ATS May Not Recognize Phrases Like: CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS SKILLS & EXPERTISE Do Don’t © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved

31. 31 Education Call Your Education Just That: EDUCATION ATS May Not Recognize Phrases Like: PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Do Don’t © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved

32. 32 Never Start With Dates 2000 – 2008 INSIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC., Hanover Park, IL Insight 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, IL 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 © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved

33. 33 Your Resume in the ATS Source: www.cio.com

35. 35 Choosing Skills & Keywords Use the Information Found in the JOB DESCRIPTION  Keywords  Required Skills  Key Phrases © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved

68. 68 Jobscan.co Skills Match From www.JobScan.co

85. 85 Goals For Resume Submission Follow All The ATS Format Rules (Part 1) Resume Should Match the Job Description: (Part 2)  Skills  Keywords  Key Phrases Error-Free Resume © Copyright 2022 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com – All Rights Reserved

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