Quick answer: An ATS-ready resume is simple to parse, uses the right job keywords, and shows results with numbers.
1) Structure and format checks
- Use one clear column when possible.
- Avoid tables, icons instead of text, charts, and floating boxes.
- Use common section titles: Summary, Experience, Skills, Education.
- Send PDF or DOCX only if the employer asks for it.
2) Keyword relevance checks
- Use the same role title and key terms from the job post when they match your experience.
- Add required tools and hard skills listed in the description.
- Use close variants only when they are truly equivalent (for example, "A/B testing" and "experimentation").
- Place top keywords in Summary, Skills, and your most recent Experience section.
3) Achievement quality checks
- Start each bullet with a clear action verb.
- Add numbers when possible: %, $, time saved, growth, volume.
- Show the outcome, not only what you were responsible for.
- Keep bullets short and easy to scan.
4) Final pre-apply checks
Before you submit, run your resume in the ATS checker, review the keyword guide, and compare your draft with these resume examples.