How to Write a Resume That Stands Out
Format
Best For
Key Features
When to Avoid
Chronological
Steady work history
Highlights career growth
Gaps or frequent job changes
Functional
Career changers, new grads
Focuses on skills, not jobs
Strong work history
Combination
Experienced pros
Balances skills & Read more
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How to Beat the ATS Resume System and Land More Interviews
ATS-Friendly
Problematic for ATS
Standard fonts (Arial, Calibri)
Fancy fonts (Cursive, Decorative)
Clear section headings
Unusual section names
DOCX format
Some ATS struggle with PDFs
Simple bullet points
Text in tables or columns
Job titles & skills with keywords
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How Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Help Employers Hire Smarter and Faster
ATS Platform
Best For
Key Features
Pricing
Ease of Use
Greenhouse
Mid to large teams
Custom workflows, integrations
$6,500–$24,500+/year
Moderate
Lever
Small to mid-sized
CRM-based tracking, analytics
From $3,500/year
Very easy
Workday
Enterprises
Full HR suite, global compliance
Quote-based
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