How to Make Sure Your ATS Resume Gets Read

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Answer all of the questions that are asked in the application.

   If a question is left blank, that could cause the system to kick your application out.
   
   Better safe than sorry.
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   Step 2: Make sure that your submitted resume fits the proper format.

   , If you have any certifications, if they apply to the target job, be sure to add them. , the system will recognize it.
   
   Whether or not your interviewer will know it, doesn't mean that the ATS will.
   
   After that, use the acronym.
   
   Don't assume that For example:
   Department of Transportation (DOT) , Using a generic resume has never been a great idea, and even less so now. , No one likes to get keywords all the time.
   
   If you keep on using keywords all the time, the keywords could get your application kicked to the curb.
   
   Think spam.
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   Step 3: Make sure your skills are listed and thorough.

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   Step 4: When abbreviating or using acronyms

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   Step 5: make sure to spell it out the first time.

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   Step 6: Customize your resume to the specific job you are applying for.

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   Step 7: Don't overuse keywords.

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