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Optimize Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems

With Jenny Foss Liked by 8,353 users
Duration: 26m Skill level: General Released: 10/7/2020

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Course details

Job seekers typically understand that there's some sort of digital barrier standing between them and the jobs they see advertised online. And they know they need to use keywords to overcome it. But many aren't familiar with applicant tracking systems (ATS)—the software that acts as a gatekeeper for companies and recruiting agencies. In this course, career strategist Jenny Foss explains how recruiters use this software, as well as how to create a winning resume—one that’s not just a compelling read for recruiters, but also optimized for the ATS. Discover how applicant tracking systems work and how to select keywords to maximize your chances for success. Explore how your choice of formatting, fonts, and graphics can trip up the ATS. Plus, learn about the best type of resume for the ATS, as well as how to rework your own resume to ensure it gets into the hands of the right person.

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  • Kyle Shackle Kyle Shackle

    Kyle Shackle

    UX Designer | UX Research | Product Design | Systems Thinking | Founder @ ModeXR

    5/5 July 9, 2026
    This content provided key takeaways and even resources to help build an ATS friendly resume.
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  • Ava Cohen Ava Cohen

    Ava Cohen

    Executive Assistant to C-Suite & Senior Leadership | Professional experience in HR, Legal, Finance, Marketing, and Business Affairs | Extensive…

    5/5 July 8, 2026
    Good, clear explanation of ATS and your resume. Jenny Foss was clear, engaging, and not boring. However, this short class is from 2020. I was wondering how much advanced have the systems changed, if at all, since AI. Also, I did not learn what to do with gaps in my resume.
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  • Zain A. Zain A.

    Zain A.

    Reverse Recruiter for Career Coaches | White-Label Job Search Execution | 3,400+ Interviews | US · UK · Canada

    3/5 June 21, 2026
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