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Optimize Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems

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Learn how to create a winning resume that is optimized for applicant tracking systems.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • What is an applicant tracking system?
1. How the ATS Works
  • How applicant tracking works
2. What the ATS Is Looking For
  • Keywords (yes, they matter)
  • Other criteria the ATS evaluates
3. Things That Can Trip Up the ATS
  • Formatting
  • Fonts
  • Graphics, logos, and photos
4. Putting It All Together
  • Best type of resume for the ATS
  • Tools for optimizing your resume
  • Be a proactive job seeker

Taught by

Jenny Foss

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