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ATS Optimization

Practical help with keywords, parsing, file choices, and how to align a resume with the job post.

Many employers use applicant tracking software to store and search resumes, so it helps to write in a way both software and people can read. This category is small for now, with one guide, and focuses on matching your resume to a job post honestly rather than stuffing in keywords.

Where to start

If you also have a tailoring checklist in mind, the tools page collects the planners and comparisons on this site, and resume basics covers the underlying structure.