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What is ATS?

ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is software that HR departments use to automatically scan and filter job applications. Most large companies use ATS. If your CV doesn't pass these filters, it gets deleted before a human ever sees it.

• ATS reads CVs as text — visual design doesn't matter.
• Tables, columns and special symbols break ATS parsing.
• Keywords from the job posting must be in your CV.
• After passing ATS filters, a human HR representative reads your CV.

5 Golden Rules for an ATS-Friendly CV

1. Read the job posting carefully and add keywords to your CV.
2. Use a single-column template — avoid tables and sidebars.
3. Start each experience bullet with an action verb (managed, developed, created).
4. Use standard section headings (Work Experience, Education, Skills).
5. Save as PDF — ATS reads PDF and Word files best.

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