Think your resume is ready to impress recruiters? Think again. In today’s job market, if your resume isn’t optimized for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), it could be rejected before a human even reads it.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through how ATS works, the common formatting mistakes to avoid, and the exact checklist you need to make sure your resume makes it past the bots and into the hands of real decision-makers. You’ll learn:

✅ What causes ATS to instantly reject resumes.
✅ The best resume format for ATS compatibility.
✅ The top keywords and sections every resume should include.
✅ What NOT to do—like using images, text boxes, and fancy fonts.
✅ A side-by-side comparison of an ATS-friendly vs. non-ATS resume.

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CAREER AND JOB SEARCH RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LAND YOUR NEW JOB:

• THE CAREER ADVANCEMENT TOOLKIT: https://professorheatheraustin.lpages.co/toolkit/
• ATS-FRIENDLY RESUME PACK + AI-POWERED PROMPTS: https://heatheraustin.online/resumepack

Let’s keep the conversation going — What’s one resume mistake you’re making?  Connect with me on YouTube and LinkedIn for even more detailed career and job search strategies.

Thanks for tuning into the Career Catalyst Podcast! If you found these insights helpful, remember to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast. Until next time, keep striving for excellence and never settle for less than you deserve. I’ll see you in the next episode!

The Ultimate ATS-Friendly Resume Pack!

The Career Catalyst Podcast

with Heather Austin

This is a dynamic podcast for ambitious professionals who are ready to unfold the layers of the job market and land a life-changing job offer.  You'll gain the insights, strategies, and inspiration you need to navigate the job market confidently and secure the career of your dreams.