Tools & Services

What Is an ATS Resume Checker—and How Can It Help You Improve Your Tech Resume?

An ATS resume checker can spot missing keywords, poor formatting, and vague descriptions before tech recruiters see your resume. Learn how to use these tools to refine your resume, improve your ATS score, and land interviews at top tech companies.

By Tracie Close

Job Search & Career Strategist

Tracie Close is a job search and career strategist specializing in job search optimization, resume writing, and employer branding. With more than 16 years of experience supporting recruiters, HR teams, and job seekers, she brings deep insights into hiring practices and applicant tracking systems (ATS). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Writing Arts from Rowan University and has led digital strategy projects for global tech firms.

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Job Market Trends

How Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Can Land You a Top Tech Job

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are now used by nearly all Fortune 500 companies to handle the surge in job applications. For tech professionals, understanding how these systems parse applications can mean the difference between being filtered out and moving forward in the hiring process.

By Amanda Menin

HR & Career Strategy Expert

Amanda Menin is a Talent and Organizational Strategy expert specializing in hiring practices, resume optimization, and applicant tracking systems (ATS). With more than 20 years of experience across technology, healthcare, and consulting, she offers practical insight into how employers evaluate candidates. She holds a master’s in industrial and organizational psychology and is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SCP).

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Resume Tips

How to Write a Professional Resume Summary: A Guide for Tech Professionals

Crafting a strong resume summary is key to getting noticed—especially when hiring decisions happen in seconds. Learn how to write one that speaks to recruiters and ATS, backed by resume summary examples that show you how it’s done.

By Tracie Close

Job Search & Career Strategist

Illustration of a software engineer resume on a desktop, surrounded by code snippets, UI components, and cloud tools like GCP and Kubernetes.

Resume Tips

How to Write a Tech Resume for Software Engineering Roles

If you’re a software engineer looking to land tech interviews, a clear, focused resume is essential. Learn how to write a software engineer resume that highlights your tech skills, demonstrates impact, and passes ATS screening.

By Audrey Goodson Kingo

Career Expert

Audrey Goodson Kingo is a book author and a renowned journalist covering careers and HR. She has advised insurance giant Aon on work-life balance and shared her expertise with CNN, Good Morning America, MSN, and more.

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Interview Prep

From ATS to Interview: Ensuring Your Tech Resume Passes Automated Tech Screening

Most tech resumes are screened out before a recruiter ever sees them. Discover how to optimize yours with the right resume formatting techniques to pass the applicant tracking system (ATS) filters and get noticed.

By Audrey Goodson Kingo

Career Expert

Two laptops displaying resumes; the left shows a rejected resume, the right an ATS-approved resume with clear formatting and keywords.

Resume Tips

Most Common Tech Resume Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

Even highly skilled tech professionals can miss out on job opportunities due to avoidable resume mistakes that weaken their applications. Gain insight into the most common tech resume errors—and how to fix them—so your resume passes applicant tracking systems (ATS) and gets you to the interview stage.

By Tracie Close

Job Search & Career Strategist

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