ATS and tailoring
Author: Stefan Waldvogel
An ATS is usually your biggest enemy
A lot of companies use ATS (applicant tracking systems) to scan your resume, therefore write an ATS compliant resume. Add the keywords, if you forget this step… you will not get the job. Some keywords might be love, developing, report, education, teaching, customer, issues, creative or they can be technical and mention tools and skills. The job offer does not mention tools, therefore tools are less important.
If you see a list like this:
If you see a list like this:
You should add the tools like YARA, SNORT, etc.
If you tailor your CV and resume, use the matching words.
Most people read quickly over the header, but here you can find precious hints about the company. Most headers are copy & paste, but if you see a header like this, you can tailor your resume better.
One hint:
If you have a resume, you can try to import it on LinkedIn. If LinkedIn cannot read your resume and all details, ATS cannot do it, too. It does not make much sense to send a colorful resume with tables to a machine. The machine as a big gatekeeper cannot read colors and tables.
If you tailor your CV and resume, use the matching words.
Most people read quickly over the header, but here you can find precious hints about the company. Most headers are copy & paste, but if you see a header like this, you can tailor your resume better.
One hint:
If you have a resume, you can try to import it on LinkedIn. If LinkedIn cannot read your resume and all details, ATS cannot do it, too. It does not make much sense to send a colorful resume with tables to a machine. The machine as a big gatekeeper cannot read colors and tables.
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