CV Checker vs. ATS Score Checker: What’s the Difference?
Not all CV tools are built for the same purpose. Understanding the difference between a CV checker and an ATS score checker can help ensure your tech CV passes the filters and reaches the right recruiters.
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.
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 Organisational Strategy expert specialising in hiring practices, CV optimisation, 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 organisational psychology and is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SCP).
Interview Prep
From ATS to Interview: Ensuring Your Tech CV Passes Automated Tech Screening
Most tech CVs are screened out before a recruiter ever sees them. Discover how to optimise yours with the right CV formatting techniques to pass the applicant tracking system (ATS) filters and get noticed.
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.
CV Tips
How to Write a Tech CV for Software Engineering Roles
If you’re a software engineer looking to land tech interviews, a clear, focused CV is essential. Learn how to write a software engineer CV 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.
CV Tips
How to Write a Professional CV Summary: A Guide for Tech Professionals
Crafting a strong CV 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 CV summary examples that show you how it’s done.
By Tracie Close
Job Search & Career Strategist
Tracie Close is a job search and career strategist specialising in job search optimisation, CV 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.
Tools & Services
What Is an ATS CV Checker—and How Can It Help You Improve Your Tech CV?
An ATS CV checker can spot missing keywords, poor formatting, and vague descriptions before tech recruiters see your CV. Learn how to use these tools to refine your CV, 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 specialising in job search optimisation, CV 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.