What is an ATS?

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software that recruiters use to filter resumes before a human ever sees them. Over 98% of Fortune 500 companies use an ATS. If your resume isn't optimised for it, it gets rejected automatically.

Top ATS Tips for 2025

  • Use standard section headings — "Work Experience", "Education", "Skills". Avoid creative labels like "My Journey".
  • Mirror the job description — Copy the exact keywords and phrases from the JD into your resume where truthful.
  • Avoid tables and text boxes — ATS parsers struggle to read them. Stick to simple single-column layouts.
  • Use .docx or plain PDF — Avoid image-based PDFs. Always submit in a format the ATS can parse.
  • Include a Skills section — List both hard and soft skills, matching the JD's language.

Use ResumeFromJD

ResumeFromJD automatically extracts keywords from any job description and builds your resume around them — so you always pass the ATS filter.