ATS Resume For Entry-Level Roles

Entry-level resumes win in ATS by being skills-forward: clear Skills + Projects sections, keywords pulled from the job post, and bullets that show outcomes—even for class projects.

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Role Keyword Bank

  1. Core: teamwork, communication, problem-solving, attention to detail

  2. Tools: Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, basic analytics tools (as true)

  3. Projects: projects, coursework, case studies, leadership

  4. Role keywords: copy from target job posts (tools + responsibilities)

  5. Outcomes: time saved, accuracy improved, results delivered

ATS Formatting Tips

  • Put Skills + Projects above Education if projects are strongest.

  • Keep Summary to 2 lines max.

  • Use standard headings so ATS recognizes sections.

Bullet Examples

  • Built [project] using [tool], improving [metric] by X% / delivering [result].

  • Led [club/team] initiative, coordinating X people and achieving [outcome].

  • Analyzed [dataset/problem], presenting insights that drove [decision/result].

Tailor In 5 Steps

  1. Pull keywords from the job post (tools + responsibilities)

  2. Mirror those keywords in Skills + Projects

  3. Rewrite project bullets to show outcomes (not tasks)

  4. Add internships/part-time work with measurable impact

  5. Run ATS check to confirm relevant keywords appear

FAQ

  • Do I need a Summary as entry-level?

  • Should I include coursework?

  • How many projects should I list?

  • One page only?

  • PDF or DOCX?

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