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ATS Resume PDF — Beat the Applicant Tracking System

Most job applications are filtered by ATS software before a human reads them. Tulqr's resume builder generates an ATS-optimised PDF — single-column layout, standard section headings, no tables or text boxes — so your resume gets parsed correctly and makes it to the hiring manager.

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Who Uses This Template

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Corporate Job Applications

Large companies and recruiters almost universally use ATS. An ATS-safe PDF ensures your skills and experience are parsed and ranked correctly.

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Graduate & Entry-Level Roles

Stand out from other graduates by submitting a clean, keyword-rich PDF that ATS systems score highly before human review.

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Career Changers

Reframe your existing experience for a new industry. Use keyword-rich language from job descriptions to improve ATS scoring.

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Tech Industry Applications

Tech companies often use ATS to filter by specific skills and technologies. A clean PDF with correct keyword placement maximises your match score.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a resume ATS-friendly?+
ATS-friendly resumes use: standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills), a single-column layout, no tables or text boxes, standard fonts, and keywords that match the job description. Avoid graphics, icons, and headers/footers.
Why do I need to submit a PDF if companies ask for a Word doc?+
If the job posting specifies Word, send Word. If it does not specify, PDF is safer — it preserves your formatting exactly. Most modern ATS systems (Workday, Greenhouse, Lever) parse PDF and DOCX equally well.
How do I know which keywords to include in my resume?+
Copy the job description into a word-frequency analyser or read it carefully and note the skills, tools, and qualifications listed multiple times. Mirror that language in your resume's Skills and Experience sections.
What font and font size should I use in an ATS resume?+
Use a standard font (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman, Georgia) at 10–12pt for body text and 14–16pt for your name. ATS systems may fail to parse non-standard or decorative fonts.
How many pages should an ATS resume be?+
One page for 0–5 years of experience. Two pages for 5–15 years. Three pages or more is generally only appropriate for academic CVs. ATS systems handle multi-page PDFs, but hiring managers still prefer concise resumes.

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