9. Make It ATS-Friendly
Many employers use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to help manage applications.
And That doesn’t mean that you need some complicated “secret ATS resume.”
Keep things simple.
Use:
* Standard headings
* Clear job titles
* Relevant keywords from the job description
* Simple formatting
* Readable fonts
* Consistent dates
Avoid filling your resume with graphics, unusual symbols, tables or complicated layouts that could make the information difficult for software to read.
10. Check Your Resume Before Sending It
This is the part people often rush.
Before clicking Apply, read it again.
Check:
1. Are there spelling mistakes?
2. Is the phone number correct?
3. Does the email address look professional?
4. Did I mention the skills relevant to this particular job?
5. Are the employment dates consistent?
6. Did I accidentally leave another company’s name in the resume?
Yes, that last one happens.
So,Take five minutes and check.