Use the Job Description Like a Cheat Sheet - AI resume screeners (and even recruiters using AI) match your resume to the job description. Copy true to you key skills, tools, and responsibilities from the posting. For example, if the job mentions “cross-functional collaboration” or “data-driven decision-making,” include those exact phrases where relevant.
Optimize for ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) - Most
resumes are read by software before a human. Use a simple format — no fancy
tables, graphics, or columns. Save as .docx
or PDF (text-based). Use standard
section titles like “Experience,” “Education,” and “Skills.” Spell out acronyms at
least once (e.g., “Customer Relationship Management
(CRM)”).
Ask AI to Tailor Your Resume for Each Role – For
example “rewrite my resume summary to match this job description: [paste JD].” AI
can help reword your bullet points to highlight the most relevant skills for
each job — a huge time saver.
Quantify Everything You Can - AI and recruiters both
love numbers. Instead of “Improved team performance,” write “Improved team performance by 30% in six months.” Instead of “Handled customer inquiries,” say “Resolved 40+ customer tickets daily with 95% satisfaction.”
Use Action Verbs That Sound Natural - AI tools rank
resumes higher when they use active impactive, professional language. Examples:
led, created, managed, implemented, streamlined, designed, launched, improved. Skip
filler words like “responsible for”.
Add a Skills Section - At the top of the resume in bullets that’s keyword
rich - List your top hard skills and tools (Excel, Salesforce, SQL, etc.). AI
and ATS systems scan for these keywords — the more matches, the better your
ranking.
Use AI to Check Readability - Paste your resume into
an AI tool and ask: “Make this resume easier to read and more impactful without
changing the meaning.”
AI can fix clunky phrasing, grammar, and flow — especially if writing isn’t
your strong suit.
Keep It Human-Friendly Too - Even if AI loves your
resume, remember — humans read it next. Use clear spacing, no huge paragraphs,
and some personality in your tone (especially for creative or leadership
roles).
Test It With AI Before Sending - Ask: “Would this resume pass an ATS for [job title]?”or “How could I improve this resume for [industry] roles?” AI will point out missing keywords or areas that feel weak — like a free resume coach.
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