resume-ats-optimizerlisted

# Resume ATS Optimizer ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when the user wants to: - Optimize their resume for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) - Check if their resume will pass automated screening - Understand why their applications aren't getting responses - Mentions keywords like: "ATS", "not getting interviews", "resume not working", "optimize resume", "keyword optimization" Also use when the user provides a resume file and mentions they're applying to jobs. ## Core Capabilities - Parse resume and test ATS compatibility - Extract and analyze keywords against job descriptions - Identify formatting issues that break ATS parsers - Calculate match scores between resume and job postings - Suggest keyword additions and placements - Generate ATS-friendly formatting recommendations ## The ATS Problem 75% of resumes are rejected by Applicant Tracking Systems before a human ever sees them. Companies use ATS to: - Filter out unqualified candidates automatically - Search for specific keywords from job requirements - Parse resumes into structured data - Rank candidates by keyword match percentage Common reasons resumes fail ATS: 1. Poor formatting (tables, columns, headers/footers) 2. Missing keywords from job description 3. Inconsistent section headers 4. Non-standard fonts or special characters 5. Text embedded in images 6. Incorrect file format ## ATS Compatibility Checklist ### File Format - ✅ Use .docx or .pdf (not .pages, .odt) - ✅ PDF must be text-based, not scan