Use "Go Resume Go" to check your ATS relevance score by pasting your resume in the resume text box, paste the job description in the job description text box then press "Scan". Go Resume Go will show you the relevance score and will list the missing keywords. Try update your resume by adding the relevant missing keywords and and check again until you get a score higher than 60%. The higher the score you get, the higher your chance will be in passing the ATS check and getting your resume reviewed by a recruiter.

Employers scan resumes by using Applicant Tracking System (ATS). These systems use algorithms to automatically find the most qualified candidates by comparing the resume to the job description and then rank each applicant; after that recruiters will review the shortlisted candidate to interview them.

• Use Simple resume template to make sure ATS can interpret it correctly.
• Do not use tables, colors, shading, columns or Graphic Images (keep it simple).
• Customize your resume based on the job description for each and every job you applied for.
• Use formal fonts preferably Times New Roman, Arial or Calibri; Some new fonts may not be recognized by ATS.
• Do not use headers or footers as the information might get lost.
• Do not use small fonts in order to “fit” more information on a page. Be sure that your font is at least 11.
• Use "Go Resume Go" scan to identify the missing keywords and add them to your resume if applicable.
• Submit your resume in a .doc or PDF format or as mentioned in the company's website.

Most of the large and medium size companies are using software called ATS to manage the candidates applications and to shortlist the top candidate for the vacancies they have. The ATS scans the job description to identify the main keywords then scans all the applicants resumes to find and shortlist the candidates based on the number of matched keywords found in their resumes. Go Resume Go scan will help you identify the missing job description's keywords so that you add it to your resume whenever applicable.

Not all the ATS software are able to match the keywords synonyms, that is why it is recommend to have the exact keywords in your resume.

Yes, ATS can read PDF and doc resumes make sure to upload your resume with one of the file formats mentioned in the employer website.

ATS may not be able to read tables properly that is why it is better to avoid using tables in your resume. If you have to do so, Make sure to take the information in the table and put it in the body of your resume as a text.

Not all ATS read headers and footers; It is better to avoid using them

No, ATS does not read hyperlinks. Make sure to write your email address and your phone number as a text.

Yes,  regular round bullets are completely acceptable to use. Make sure to avoid any other non-standard bullet styles.