ATS Resume Optimization: How to Pass Screening in 2025

Applicant Tracking Systems parse your resume and rank fit based on skills and titles. This guide shows how to format and tailor properly so your resume gets seen by a human.

Formatting that ATS reads

• Use standard section headings: Summary, Experience, Education, Skills.
• Avoid tables and text boxes; keep a single column layout.
• Export to PDF or DOCX with embedded fonts.

Keyword targeting

• Mirror key phrases from the job description—titles, skills, and tools.
• MagicOffer suggests keywords and injects them naturally into bullet points.

Experience and dates

• Keep dates consistent (YYYY–MM) and include present roles as “Current”.
• Quantify achievements with metrics where possible.

Tailor per job with MagicOffer

1. Paste the JD into MagicOffer’s extension or upload it from the site.
2. Generate tailored DOCX/PDF with the role in the header.
3. Validate skills and titles; adjust to reflect your true background.

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