How To Get Your Resume Seen
Have you ever applied for a job/internship you knew you were “perfect” for, but then they never called? You have an awesome
background, so what happened? You may be surprised to learn that your resume can get booted from an employer’s
application process if it is not formatted for their Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Here are a few tips to get through Applicant Tracking Systems:
- Complete.
Complete every section in an on-line
application. If you leave anything blank you may be
rejected before anybody even looks at your application.
- Keywords.
Customize the resume for the specific
position using keywords exactly as written in the ad
including the job title, criteria for success in the position
as well as keywords for skills somebody looking for that
position would be likely to search on.
- Supporting Words.
Modern ATSs look for keywords
in context, so be sure to surround your keywords with
other supporting words rather than just listing them.
- Job Title.
If you're applying for a specific job, include
a single, centered line in bold below your contact
information which states that you are seeking a position
as (job title), with (company name).
For more in-depth tips, try our Navigating the Hiring Process page.