A Harvard Business School study found that over 90 percent of employers use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen and rank candidates. For university career centers, guiding students to craft ATS-friendly resumes is crucial. It’s not just about making a resume look good—it’s about ensuring it gets seen.
Despite best efforts, resumes might be filtered out before a human ever sees them, simply because of formatting issues, missing keywords, or improper file types. This can be incredibly frustrating for both your team and your students, especially when you know they’re perfect for the roles they’re applying for.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to convert resumes into ATS-friendly formats to boost visibility, get students noticed by recruiters, and increase their interview chances. This will help you to better assist your students in navigating the complexities of the modern job market.
How to Make Sure the ATS Can Read Your Resume
