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The ATS will read your resume, and then rank and score your qualifications vs. the job descriptions. Only those applicants who receive high scores will get a call for an interview. If you follow these formatting tips you will greatly increase the likelihood that your resume will rise to the top of the list.  \nTop 5 Tips:  \n1. Do not use templates! Use a standard Word document, and save in .doc format: File/Save As/Word 97-2003. Not all ATS systems can read .docx, PDF, RTF, and JPG formats.  \n2. Use simple formatting. Do not use headers (including for contact information), footers, templates, borders, lines, symbols (bullet points are fine) or shading.  \n3. Customize each resume for the specific position being sought using language from the job description. \"One-size-fits-all\" does not work with applicant tracking systems. Incorporate relevant, targeted keywords and phrases for the position being sought. Be specific-- i.e.,\"Adobe Photoshop\" instead of \"image-editing software\")  \n4. Use keywords and phrases in context. Incorporate them into descriptive achievementoriented bullet points; do not just include them as a list of skills or competencies  \n5. Edit carefully: The ATS will not recognize misspelled words. And, if your resume survives the ATS screen, it will next be reviewed by human beings so it must be ~~Eror~~ error-free  \nMake sure your optimized resume also:  \n􀂈 Does not include any special characters or accented words  \n􀂈 Includes no punctuation in your name, such as ( ) , / -  \n􀂈 Is in a single column format (no tables, multiple columns, or text boxes)  \n􀂈 Uses simply formatted text of a reasonable size (11 point font or above)  \n􀂈 Contains only your name on the top line, with no degrees or certifications after it  \n􀂈 Includes standard fonts (Arial, Georgia, Tahoma, Calibri, and Verdana are safe choices)  \n􀂈 Includes months when listing dates (e.g., 06/2010 – 08/2012) . Dates should be on the right  \n􀂈 Does not contain complex formatting (condensed or expanded text) --that is, don't use extra spaces between letters, because the ATS can't \"read\" it  \n􀂈 Contains proper capitalization and punctuation. Both of these can affect how information is parsed and assigned within the ATS database  \n􀂈 Uses the full, spelled-out version terms in addition to abbreviations and acronyms [i.e., Certified Public Accountant (CPA)]  \n􀁸 Do remember that even if you have a personal connection through your network, your resume will typically need to be submitted to the company’s ATS.  \n􀁸 When applying for a specific position, do use that exact job title on the resume.  \n􀁸 When listing dates for employment or education, do list dates to the right of the information.  \n􀁸 If you wish to include a context statement describing the organization you worked with, do include that statement after the organization name, your title, and employment dates.  \n􀁸 Do consider including section headers in ALL CAPS to make it easy for the applicant tracking system to categorize the information.  \n􀁸 If you are working towards a certification that is a requirement for the position, do include it on the resume--but make sure you include a phrase such as \"Pursuing (name of credential)\"  \n􀁸 Do check your email after applying for a position online. Some applicant tracking systems acknowledge submissions, but these automated responses may be diverted to your spam folder.  \n􀁸 If given the choice, do upload your resume rather than cutting pasting sections into text boxes. When it is eventually forwarded to a human, it will look much more attractive.  \n􀁸 Do be mindful of special characters and accents you use on your resume. Some words and phrases can be misinterpreted by an applicant tracking system--for example, accented words. The word \"résumé \" itself is not ATS-friendly. 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