How To Write An ATS Resume (8+ Templates Included)

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Not everyone gets an interview or job offer.

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know what else is part of the job search, though?
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see it.
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To reach the recruiter, in most of the cases your resume should first pass an
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Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
And here’s the thing - over 70% of job applications fail to pass!
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Getting11past applicant tracking systems is not hard. In this guide, we’re

going to teach you how to do it:
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In this comprehensive guide, we’re going to cover:
What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)?

How to Create an ATS Resume?
How to Run an ATS Check on Your Resume?
8+ ATS Resume Templates for 2020.
What is an Applicant Tracking

System (ATS)?
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is a software employers use to manage
the entire application process.
This system collects, scans and ranks all of the applications.
At first, ATS was created for bigger companies.
And you can see that in the numbers: 75% of large companies use an ATS
because they receive thousands of applications every day.
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Why
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professionals say that ATS has improved their company for two
main reasons:
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ATS is very productive for companies: The system narrows down
the flood of applications, saving them time and resources. Instead of going
through stacks of paper, the online system keeps things organized.
2. The system is also non-discriminatory, which means it does not look at
factors such as age, gender, or race. At the end of the day, machines can’t
be biased!
First, the system creates a job posting for the company.
It then publishes this posting to company websites, job boards, hiring

platforms, or email.
Once an application for the job comes in, the system scans it.
The ATS divides the resume into the different resume sections: Work
Experience, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.
It then searches for specific keywords and qualifications to see whether

you match the job description or not.
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Let’s illustrate this with an example:
You are applying for a tax manager position.
Your resume summary writes:
“Highly-driven tax manager with 5+ years of financial experience in

managing tax returns and affairs. Proven experience of success, employer
satisfaction, and strong communication skills.”
ATS reads:
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“Tax returns and affairs”

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“Employer satisfaction”
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“Strong communication skills”
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Then, matches it to their list of requirements:
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CHECK:
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CHECK: 5+ years of experience
CHECK: employer satisfaction
CHECK: communication skills
NOT CHECK: Analytical skills
NOT CHECK: Microsoft Office
If your resume doesn’t match the basic list of requirements, it’s

automatically discarded.
If it does, then it’s ranked by relevance (i.e. the best resume goes on top of
the recruiter’s pipeline).
How to Create an ATS Resume

(Step-By-Step)
Now that you know how ATS works, we’re going to teach you how to beat
it.
Here’s how to create an ATS-friendly resume, step by step:
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Step 1: Pick the right resume format.
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The easiest format for an ATS to read is reverse-chronological. This format
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emphasizes
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Then, it sorts your experience from most to least relevant.
This format is also the most popular among recruiters. In 99.9% of the
cases, reverse-chronological is the best layout to go for.
Step 2: Choose the appropriate file

type.
A PDF file is universal and can be read by (most) ATS, so that should be
your go-to.
PDF files are also great for maintaining the design and format of your
resume.
Some applicant tracking systems (the old models), however, are unable to
read PDF. Before applying for the position, check what job ad says.
If it explicitly states that you should apply with a Word document, then
that might mean that their ATS CAN’T read PDFs, and you should just
submit a .doc file.
Step 3: Use an ATS Resume Template
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Fancy templates you might have spent money on usually get scrambled in
the system.
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It’s crucial
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Novorésumé resume templates are perfect for writing an ATS-friendly
resume.
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Our templates are developed hand-in-hand with recruiters and employers

to help you create an amazing resume.
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Pick Template
Step 4: Use a simple layout*

*Did you decide to go with a Novorésumé template? You can skip this step,
as the templates come with the right formatting. Otherwise, read on!
Choose a common, simple font. Use bigger font sizes for headers and
smaller ones for content.
To highlight your achievements, stick to bulleted lists.
Remember to choose a simple bulleted point.
A solid circle or square is your best shot, as any complicated character

might be incompatible with an ATS.
Here’s what a correct entry looks like:
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Languages
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Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish
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Limited working proficiency in French
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For more
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Step 5: Label your sections right.

This part seems intuitive but we had to mention it anyway.
Make sure to list your work experience under “Work Experience”, “Skills”
under skills, etc.
That’s the only way for the ATS to recognize what it is reading.
Step 6: Tailor your resume with resume

keywords.
Keywords are words or short phrases related to the specific requirements
for a job.
The system scans for these words to find the best candidate.
Now, we’re going to show you how to tailor your resume with keywords, and
pass the screening:
To find the right keywords, go through the job ad you’re applying for.
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Job-related skills are your primary characteristics and qualifications for
the job.40
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e.g.: data
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Action verbs show what you have accomplished and succeeded in your
job position.
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e.g.: created, maximized, solved, etc.
After you’ve scanned the job posting, make a list of these keywords, and
mention them in your resume.
Keep in mind, though, that you shouldn’t just randomly throw the keywords
around.
Your resume WILL be read by a human after it passes the ATS!
Pro Tip
Don’t use acronyms. Some ATS systems can’t recognize short

forms. We recommend to both spell a word out and add the
acronym.
e.g.: Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA)
Now, let’s look at a practical example.
This is a Social Media Expert job ad:
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Responsibilities:
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Develop and execute social media strategy through competitive
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analysis, network commitment, benchmarking, communication
and audience recognition.
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Generate, edit, publish and distribute regular content (original
text,
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connections and encourages community members to take action.
Develop constantly by collecting and analyzing appropriate
social data/metrics, ideas, and best practices and then acting on
it
Work with other departments (customer relations, marketing, etc.)
to maintain credibility, identify key players and coordinate
activities.
Requirements:
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Good consulting, repo

presentation and communication skills
3+ years of social networking expertise and social research
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software knowledge
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Adequate knowledge of web design, web development, CRO and
SEO.
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Knowledge of online marketing and a good understanding of
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Positive
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multitasking and organizational capacity
Previous experience in Business Communications, Advertising,
and Public Relations preferred but not required.
Undergraduate studies in the fields of communications,
marketing, business, new media or public relations.
We have highlighted the most important keywords of this job ad.
Notice how you can group words for each section of the resume.
For example, keywords like develop, analyzing, or strategy can be used to

in the Work Experience section.
Under the Skills section, you would list the skills the job AD is looking for,
like CRO, SEO, Data analysis, multitasking.
While other keywords like software knowledge, studies in Communications,

Marketing, fall under the Education section.
Want to learn which keywords are a must-have in your field? Check out our
complete guide to resume keywords.
A final word of caution: Avoid images and graphs.
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ATS Resume Example

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Now, let’s
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example.
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Here’s what a winning ATS resume example looks like:
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How to Run an ATS Check on Your

Resume
Done writing your ATS resume?
Great!
Now, how do you make sure that you got it right?
There is a very easy way to make sure that your resume is compatible with
an ATS.
First, copy your resume information and paste it into a plain-text

document.
Then, paste it into jobscan:
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Then, paste the job description you’re applying for, and hit “Scan!”
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The software will tell you EXACTLY what your resume is missing.
8+ ATS Resume Templates for

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Want to skip all the hassle of formatting your resume for ATS? Just use a
Novorésumé template!
Head over to our resume templates page, pick the one that works for you,
and get started!
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Key47 Takeaways
In this article, we learned that:
Most companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage the

application process. This is a system that collects, scans and ranks your
resume.
ATS makes work easier for recruiters, but harder for employees. 75%+
job-seekers fail to pass the system.
To create an ATS-friendly resume, there is a certain format you should
follow. Keep everything simple: font, design, and layout. Use bulleted
lists.
Keywords are key. ATS scans the document for keywords, so you should
tailor your resume with resume keywords. Do that by finding relevant
keywords on the job posting. Group these words into sections.
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How to Write an ATS

Resume [8+ Templates

1 sur 21 30/05/2021 à 14:33

Not everyone gets an interview or job offer.

Getting25your resume discarded before the recruiter even gets a chance to

2 sur 21 30/05/2021 à 14:33

Getting11past applicant tracking systems is not hard. In this guide, we’re

In this comprehensive guide, we’re going to cover:

What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)?

What is an Applicant Tracking

This system collects, scans and ranks all of the applications.

At first, ATS was created for bigger companies.

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First, the system creates a job posting for the company.

It then publishes this posting to company websites, job boards, hiring

It then searches for specific keywords and qualifications to see whether

4 sur 21 30/05/2021 à 14:33

Let’s illustrate this with an example:

You are applying for a tax manager position.

Your resume summary writes:

“Highly-driven tax manager with 5+ years of financial experience in

5 sur 21 30/05/2021 à 14:33

“Tax returns and affairs”

If your resume doesn’t match the basic list of requirements, it’s

How to Create an ATS Resume

Here’s how to create an ATS-friendly resume, step by step:

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Step 2: Choose the appropriate file

Step 3: Use an ATS Resume Template

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25 to pick a tried-and-tested ATS friendly template.

Our templates are developed hand-in-hand with recruiters and employers

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Step 4: Use a simple layout*

To highlight your achievements, stick to bulleted lists.

Remember to choose a simple bulleted point.

A solid circle or square is your best shot, as any complicated character

Here’s what a correct entry looks like:

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Step 5: Label your sections right.

Step 6: Tailor your resume with resume

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25 analysis, research, problem-solving, etc.

e.g.: created, maximized, solved, etc.

Your resume WILL be read by a human after it passes the ATS!

Don’t use acronyms. Some ATS systems can’t recognize short

Now, let’s look at a practical example.

This is a Social Media Expert job ad:

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Good consulting, repo

We have highlighted the most important keywords of this job ad.

For example, keywords like develop, analyzing, or strategy can be used to

While other keywords like software knowledge, studies in Communications,

A final word of caution: Avoid images and graphs.

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ATS Resume Example

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How to Run an ATS Check on Your

Now, how do you make sure that you got it right?

First, copy your resume information and paste it into a plain-text