The five stages of ATS processing — ingest, parse, normalize, match, rank — with real techniques (NER, OCR, TF-IDF, embeddings) and honest per-vendor notes.
The exact single-column format that parses cleanly: fonts, headings, file type, and the layout mistakes that scramble your resume.
How to mine the right keywords from any job description and weave them in naturally — with 150+ examples across nine fields.
The data-backed reasons applications get ignored — and the fixes that actually move the needle.
A cover letter structure that parses cleanly in Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, BambooHR, Ashby, and iCIMS — plus the openings that beat a recruiter's 6-second skim.
Download the printable 18-item checklist of the highest-leverage fixes — no payment, no signup form on our side (Gumroad collects your email for delivery). Skip the writing, just check the boxes.
Honest comparison of paid ATS checkers vs. a free open-source one — pricing, privacy, features, and where each option actually wins.
Run your resume through the free, in-browser ATS checker — instant 0–100 score, keyword match, and prioritized fixes. Nothing is uploaded.
Check my resume free →⭐ Free + open source. Star the repo on GitHub if this helped, so other job seekers can find it.