optimize your resume (pmi) for applicant tracking systems 2017
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Optimize Your Resume For Applicant Tracking Systems
Denis Curtin
2017
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Online Resume Submissions
When submitting your resume online
It will most likely be screened by an
APPLICANT TRACKING SYSTEM
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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
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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
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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
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Avoiding the Black Hole !
Source: commons.wikimedia.org
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PART 1Formatting Your Resume
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Resume HeadersATS Cannot Read Information in a Header
Don’t
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Resume FootersATS Cannot Read Information in a Footer
Don’t
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Resume Type Fonts
ATS Has Difficulty Reading Serif FontsTimes New Roman
Use Sans Serif FontsArial
Don’t
Do
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Resume Font Size
ATS Has Difficulty Reading a Font Size That is Smaller Than 11 pt. Type
Do Not Use 10 pt. Type or Smaller
Best Choice: Arial 11 pt. or 12 pt. Type
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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
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TOP
BOTTOM
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Submitting PDF Resumes
Unless the Job Posting Specifically States:
Submit a .pdf Resume – Don’t
Most ATS Cannot Read .pdf Resumes
Denis Curtin Resume.pdfDon’t
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Resume Templates
Most ATS Cannot Read Resume Templates
Straight Type all Entries in Your Resume
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Don’t
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Preferred Resume Format
Use Microsoft Word .doc Format
Many ATS Cannot Read .docx Resumes
Denis Curtin Resume.doc
Denis Curtin Resume.docx
Do
Don’t
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Assist ATS Parsing
DENIS J. CURTIN
Palatine, Illinois 60074 847.359.0435
[email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/deniscurtin
DENIS J. CURTIN Palatine, Illinois 60074
www.linkedin.com/in/deniscurtin/
Don’t
Do
• Use Single Column Format
• Do Not Label the Entries
Don’t Use Periods
Include Zip Code
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Horizontal Rules (Lines)
DENIS J. CURTIN Palatine, Illinois 60074
www.linkedin.com/in/deniscurtin
Don’t
Horizontal Rules Confuse the ATS
As Do BordersDon’t
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Use Left JustificationWORK 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
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ATS Cannot Read Tables Well
Don’t
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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
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ATS Ignores Skills Section
List Skills Within Each Job
Don’t
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Work Experience
Call Your Work Experience Just That:
WORK EXPERIENCE
ATS May Not Recognize Phrases Like:
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Do
Don’t
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Education
Call Your Education Just That:
EDUCATION
ATS May Not Recognize Phrases Like:
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Do
Don’t
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Never Start With Dates
2000 – 2008 INSIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC., Hanover Park, Illinois
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, Illinois 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
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PART 2Choosing Keywords
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Choosing Keywords
Use the Information Found in the
JOB DESCRIPTION
Keywords
Required Skills
Key Phrases
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Word Clouds
Use Word Clouds to Search for Keywords
www.Wordle.net
www.ToCloud.com
Others
Compare the Word Cloud of Your Resume
with the Word Cloud of the Job Description
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Use Robots
to beat the
ATS Robot
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Jobscan.co Match Rate
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Jobscan.co Match Rate
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Jobscan.co Match Rate
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Jobscan.co
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Jobscan.co Account
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Jobscan.co
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Jobscan.co Costs
Each Month
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Goals For Resume Submission
Follow All The ATS Format Rules (Part 1)
Resume Should Match the Job Description:
(Part 2)SkillsKeywordsKey Phrases
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Where to Submit Your Resume
Glassdoor
Company Website
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