ATS systems struggle with tables, multi-column layouts, headers, footers, graphics, and text boxes. Use simple formatting: standard fonts (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman), clear section headers, bullet points, and consistent formatting. Save as .docx unless the posting requests PDF. Test your resume in a free ATS checker before submitting. What looks clean to you might be gibberish to a parser.
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