How to Build an ATS-Friendly CV: 3 Rules to Beat the Screen
How to Build an ATS-Friendly CV: 3 Rules to Beat the Screen
ICF PCC Executive & Career Coach
Over 90% of large employers filter applications with ATS software. Here is how to ensure yours gets read.
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How ATS bots scan your CV
Two-column layouts, graphics, icons, and text boxes confuse ATS parsers, often causing your CV to register as blank.
Single column & clean formatting
Use standard headings (Experience, Education, Skills), a clean single-column layout, standard fonts, and text-based PDF/Word format.
Mirror job keywords honestly
Incorporate the core technical and functional keywords from the job description naturally into your experience bullet points.
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