A well-written resume can take hours to create and polish. So it’s understandably discouraging when the document you spent hours crafting doesn’t make it past the dreaded applicant tracking system (ATS).
A resume is a resume, right? Not so fast! If you’ve been sending out the same resume for every job listing, wondering why you’re not getting the interviews you deserve, it might be time to rethink your strategy. In a competitive job market, one-size-fits-all resumes just don’t cut it anymore. But how many resumes should you actually have? We recommend crafting tailored versions of your resume for each job application. This will help you stand out to both Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and hiring managers, highlighting the best of your skills, experiences, and accomplishments for each role.
When you’re writing your resume, you’re trying to stand out and appeal to hiring managers. But are you also thinking about a company’s ATS? If you’re not familiar with the term, it’s simply the Applicant Tracking System that employers use to collect, sort, scan, and screen resumes. Most companies use them; in fact, around three…
