ATS-Friendly Resume: Beat the Bots

## What is an ATS? An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software that companies use to manage job applications. It parses your resume, extracts information, and ranks candidates based on keyword matches. ## How to Pass ATS 1. Use standard headings: Education, Experience, Skills, Projects 2. Include exact keywords from the job description 3. Avoid headers, footers, tables, and text boxes 4. Use standard fonts (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman) 5. Save as .pdf or .docx (check what the company accepts) 6. Don't use abbreviations without spelling them out first