Why Use an ATS-Friendly Resume Builder?
Over 90% of large companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter resumes before human recruiters see them. If your resume isn't ATS-friendly, it might be automatically rejected—even if you're perfectly qualified.
What Makes a Resume ATS-Compliant?
- Single-column layout: No multi-column designs that confuse ATS parsers
- Standard section headings: Use "Experience", "Education", "Skills" (not creative alternatives)
- Plain text bullets: Avoid special characters, icons, or images
- Standard fonts: System fonts that render correctly in any ATS
- No graphics or tables: Text must be selectable and parseable
- Consistent date formats: MMM YYYY format (e.g., "Jan 2020 – Dec 2023")
How to Write Impact-Driven Resume Bullets
Use the Action Verb + Metric + Outcome formula:
- ❌ Bad: "Responsible for managing social media accounts"
- ✅ Good: "Grew Instagram engagement by 127% to 50K followers in 6 months through content strategy"
- ❌ Bad: "Worked on product development"
- ✅ Good: "Led product roadmap for 3 features serving 2M+ users, increasing revenue by $1.2M annually"
Tips for a 1-Page Resume
- Limit to 3-5 bullets per job (focus on most impactful achievements)
- Use the "Minimal ATS" template with compact spacing
- Remove older or less relevant positions (10+ years ago)
- Consolidate education section (degree, institution, year only)
- Skip optional sections (Awards, Publications) if not critical
Privacy & Data Security
Your resume data never leaves your browser. Everything is stored locally using localStorage. We don't collect, store, or transmit any personal information to our servers. Export your data as JSON for backup purposes. This is a 100% client-side, privacy-first tool.