The ATS is the boogeyman of the resume writer. Having an ATS-friendly resume, with all the industry keywords from current job ads doesn’t guarantee that your resume will pass that ATS for the role. There are a lot of different ATS software options, each with their own algorithms and scoring methods. Candidates can be rejected… Continue reading Automatic Rejections
Month: January 2025
Expectations
I don’t always follow common wisdom, and not always because I’m not aware of it. I believe setting expectations is more powerful than succumbing to common wisdom. Yes, there are major holidays at the end of the year, and many companies shut down for most of the last two weeks of December. Yes, things start… Continue reading Expectations