ATS Resume Guides by Role
Your resume should change by role.
The fastest way to improve ATS performance is to match the language of the job you’re applying for — titles, tools, and skills — while keeping formatting clean.
ATS At A Glance
Role keywords: Tools + skills recruiters search
Proof bullets: Impact + metrics > generic tasks
ATS-safe format: Simple sections, no columns/tables
How to use these guides (3 minutes)
Pick your role page below
Copy the keyword list + bullet patterns
Tailor to the job post using the ATS Keyword guide
No Matter Your Role, These 6 Things Win
Use a single-column ATS-safe layout
Standard section labels (Experience, Skills, Education)
Mirror role keywords (tools + methods)
Quantify impact (revenue, conversion, time saved, accuracy, cost)
Make the top half of page 1 your strongest
Export as DOCX when unsure