Get advice directly from Google recruiters on how to write an ATS-friendly resume that will get you noticed by employers.
Hey students! 👋
Are you looking for some resume tips?
Join Google recruiters for one of our virtual
resume workshop sessions on September 18th (4pm PT / 7pm ET) and September 19th
(3pm PT / 6pm ET).
In these workshops, you'll learn how
to write an ATS-friendly resume that will get you noticed by employers. You'll
also get tips on how to tailor your resume to specific job applications and
highlight your skills and achievements.
Section 1: The Basics of an ATS-Friendly Resume
When writing an ATS-friendly resume,
there are a few things you need to keep in mind:
- Use a simple and clear format.
Your resume should be easy for ATS software to read, so use a simple font
and font size, and avoid using tables, columns, or graphics.
- Use keywords throughout your
resume. As mentioned above, ATS software scans resumes for keywords. Make
sure to include the most relevant keywords in your resume, including in
your job title, summary, and skills section.
- Use a consistent format
throughout your resume. This will make it easier for ATS software to read
and scan your resume.
- Save your resume as a PDF file.
PDF files are the most compatible file format for ATS software.
Section 2: Tailoring Your Resume to Specific Job Applications
When tailoring your resume to a
specific job application, there are a few things you can do:
- Read the job description
carefully and highlight the skills and experience that are most relevant
to the position.
- Use the same keywords that are
used in the job description throughout your resume.
- Quantify your skills and
experience whenever possible.
- Use action verbs to describe your
accomplishments.
- Proofread your resume carefully
before submitting it.
Section 3: Highlighting Your Skills and Achievements
When highlighting your skills and
achievements on your resume, there are a few things you can do:
- Use keywords throughout your
resume.
- Quantify your skills and
experience whenever possible.
- Use action verbs to describe your
accomplishments.
- Provide specific examples of your
skills and accomplishments.
- Use strong verbs and adjectives
to describe your skills and accomplishments.
Section 4: Using Action Verbs
Action verbs are verbs that describe
what you did, rather than what you know. When writing your resume, use action
verbs to describe your skills and accomplishments. This will make your resume
more dynamic and will help you show employers what you are capable of.
Here are some examples of action
verbs:
- Achieved
- Built
- Created
- Developed
- Executed
- Grew
- Increased
- Led
- Managed
- Improved
- Launched
- Reduced
- Saved
- Sold
- Trained
- Turned around
Section 5: Proofreading Your Resume
Before you submit your resume, be sure
to proofread it carefully for any errors. This includes typos, grammatical
errors, and formatting errors.