Write for the parser first
Use one column and real text. Avoid tables, text boxes, icons in headers, and skill bars. Standard headings such as Experience, Education, and Skills parse more reliably than creative labels.
Guide
How to make a resume that passes an ATS
Applicant tracking systems rank files before recruiters do. These steps reduce the chance your resume is skipped for formatting, not skill.
Mirror the posting without copying it
If the vacancy says 'financial reporting' and your resume only says 'month-end close', the match may miss. Put the employer's term next to your proof — still your work, their vocabulary.
Check before you send
Upload the PDF to JobHoot Resume Score. If parse quality or content looks weak, fix the file, export again, and only then tailor with AI for that posting.