Resume Optimization using ChatGPT for the ATS

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter

Here’s how you can use ChatGPT to make your resume better for an ATS:

• Match your resume to a specific job description: You can input your resume and a job description into ChatGPT, and it will suggest edits to help you get past an ATS. For example, it might suggest adding keywords from the job description to your resume.
• Generate a professional summary: If you don’t have a professional summary for your resume, ChatGPT can write one for you based on the information in your resume and the job description.
• Generate content for your resume: If you need help coming up with content for your resume, you can use ChatGPT. You can paste your resume into ChatGPT and then ask it to revise and update it. ChatGPT will filter in the qualifications that the employer is looking for. You can also copy and paste individual bullet points that ChatGPT generates into your resume.

The sources describe ATS as systems that companies use to filter job applicants. They are designed to look for specific keywords and phrases, and they often reject resumes that don’t include those keywords. One source recommends that you make sure to include keywords from the job description in your resume, especially in the qualifications section. You should put the most important keywords at the top of the section so that they are easy for the ATS to find. You should also make sure that your resume is formatted in a way that is easy for the ATS to read. This means avoiding tables and columns.

The sources also emphasize the importance of tailoring your resume to each job you apply for. You should spend some time customizing your resume to fit the specific requirements of the job. One source recommends that you arrange the bullet points in your resume to match the order in which the qualifications are listed in the job description. This shows the employer that you understand the priorities of the role.

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