Many companies today rely on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter resumes before a human ever sees them.
This makes it essential to create a resume that is both machine-readable and visually appealing to recruiters.

With Resumio, you can design a professional, ATS-friendly resume without compromising on style or readability.

Understanding How ATS Works

ATS software scans resumes for: - Keywords from the job description
- Standard headings (like Experience, Education, Skills)
- Text formatting that can be parsed easily

Resumes with complex graphics, tables, or unusual fonts may be misread or rejected by ATS.

Common ATS Mistakes to Avoid

• Using images or graphics to display text
  
• Employing unconventional section titles
  
• Embedding tables or text boxes
  
• Overly creative fonts or colors
  
• Including headers or footers with essential info

Structuring Your Resume for ATS

1. Use standard headings like Experience, Education, Skills, Projects
   
2. List each job in reverse chronological order
   
3. Keep bullet points clear and concise
   
4. Use standard fonts (Arial, Times New Roman, Calibri)
   
5. Avoid multi-column layouts

Resumio templates automatically follow ATS-friendly structures, so you can focus on content.

Using Keywords Effectively

ATS filters are keyword-driven. To optimize: - Extract key terms from the job posting
- Naturally incorporate them in your experience, skills, and summary sections
- Avoid keyword stuffing, which can make your resume unreadable

Balancing Style and Readability

Your resume should appeal to both machines and humans.
Tips to maintain style without hurting ATS compatibility: - Use clean, consistent formatting
- Highlight section headings with bold text
- Stick to one or two colors for accents
- Avoid unnecessary visual embellishments

Resumio allows you to preview your resume in real-time while keeping the layout clean and readable.

Final Checklist Before Submission

• All headings are standard and consistent
  
• Bullet points are concise and outcome-focused
  
• Keywords are naturally included
  
• No images or tables for essential content
  
• Exported in PDF or HTML format

By following these guidelines, your resume will be ATS-friendly, professional, and ready to impress hiring managers.