An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) scans your CV before a recruiter sees it. Follow these rules to get through.

Formatting Rules That Matter

  • Use a single-column layout.
  • Stick to standard fonts such as Arial or Calibri.
  • Use standard section headings: Work Experience, Education, Skills.
  • Save as .docx or a text-based PDF.

Using the Right Keywords

Mirror the employeru2019s language from the job advertisement naturally — in your skills section and inside achievement bullets.

Your CV has one job: to make it obvious, in under ten seconds, that you can do the job advertised.