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ATS‑Optimized Job Postings
Parser‑friendly structure without losing human clarity.
Jobs
ATS
Table of contents
H1/H2
Headings
Consistent section order
JSON‑like
Regularity
Stable wording patterns
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Images‑only
Never encode text in images
Structure
Sections
Responsibilities, requirements, benefits, process.
Signals
Add level, proof, time share.
Keywords & context
Use role terms
Match terminology naturally.
Avoid stuffing
Prefer sentences over lists of tags.
Examples
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| Python, SQL, Tableau | Build KPI dashboards in Tableau; Python (pandas) for ETL; SQL for sources |
| Cloud | Operate AWS CI/CD (Actions) for 6 services |
Checklist
Clear sections
Responsibilities, requirements, benefits, process.
Controlled vocabulary
Avoid synonyms that confuse parsing.
Quantified requirements
Levels and proof where possible.
Keywords with context
Use in meaningful sentences, not stuffing.