Workday ATS Resume Guide

Workday applications are high-volume and structured. The win is clean parsing (simple layout) plus keywords tied to impact (not stuffing).

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Workday-friendly checklist

  1. Use single-column

  2. Standard headings (Experience, Skills, Education)

  3. Put titles + employers + dates in plain text (no tables)

  4. Expand acronyms once (e.g., “OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)”)

  5. Include a Skills section with tools + methods

  6. Export DOCX when unsure

What breaks parsing

  • Content in header/footer

  • Two-column templates

  • Tables/text boxes for dates or companies

  • Icons, logos, skill bars

The “retype your resume” moment

If Workday asks you to correct fields, it’s usually because your format is too design-heavy. Clean structure reduces this friction.

File type

Safest: DOCX

PDF works only if text-based and simple

Tailoring for Workday roles

Mirror the job post’s tools + responsibilities, then prove them in bullets with metrics.

FAQ

  • Why does Workday make me re-enter everything?

  • Does Workday read PDFs?

  • Should I include a Summary for Workday?

  • Where should certifications go?

  • How many keywords are enough?

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