ATS Optimization

→What is ATS?

ATS software scans resumes for keywords, formatting, and qualifications. About 75% of resumes are rejected by ATS before reaching a recruiter.

→ATS-Friendly Formatting

• •Use standard fonts (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman)
• •Avoid headers, footers, and text boxes
• •Use standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills)
• •Save as .docx for best ATS compatibility

→Keyword Optimization

Include exact keywords from the job posting. If they say "project management," use that phrase, not "managed projects." Our AI identifies these matches.

→ATS Scoring

PrepCoach shows you an ATS compatibility score. Aim for 80% or higher. We highlight issues and suggest fixes to improve your score.

→Common ATS Mistakes

• •Using images or graphics
• •Creative formatting or columns
• •Abbreviations without spelling out
• •Special characters or symbols