How do machines read your resume? – Infographic

95% of large companies (including the Fortune 500) and 50% of medium-sized companies use applicant tracking systems to analyze keywords, dates, and other relevant information in resumes. How to increase the acceptance rate of online resumes? You need to: 1. Use keywords to describe the job description; 2. Put contact information at the top of the page; 3. Use project numbers for qualifications and skills; 4. Use web fonts such as Arial, Tahoma, or Verdant; 5. Try to avoid copying and pasting;

Avoid: 1. Forcing yourself to fit everything on one page; 2. Using fancy formatting; 3. Using abbreviations; 4. Using any charts; 5. Using graphic logos; 6. Submitting a PDF version (PDF is unreadable on some software)