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How to Tell Where Your Resume Is Really Going

When you submit your resume online there’s a good chance it's going through an applicant tracking system. Here's how to tell...

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Where You Should Really List Skills on Your Resume and Why

Most applicant tracking systems (ATS) can actually match your skills to the job dates and compute your total years of experience for each...

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These Resume Templates Are Getting Your Resume Rejected

A significant number of resume templates are leading to qualified candidates being rejected by Applicant Tracking Systems...

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How to Get Your Resume Noticed

What parts of your resume will get noticed? Ideal Resume uses eye-tracking technology to answer this.

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A Software Robot is Hiding Your Resume. We Can Fix That!

There is an unseen process that takes place virtually every time a job seeker submits their resume online. In this Ideal Resume video you...

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Video Interview Tips

There's a good chance your next job interview is going to be a virtual one. Here's our quick checklist to help you prepare.

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Why You Should Remove Graphics and Icons From Your Resume

There’s a trend in resumes to ignore functionality for the sake of aesthetics. However, actually hurting your job prospects. Here's why...

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What is an Applicant Tracking System?

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS for short) is a type of computer software used by 99% of Fortune 500 companies and virtually any compan...

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7 Seconds To Make An Impression

According to a study published by The Ladders job board in 2018, the average recruiter will spend just 7 seconds viewing a resume before ...

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How to Optimize Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems and Get More Interviews

Today, 99% of Fortune 500 companies use a software called Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS for short) to manage the high volume of resumes...

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