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ATS‑Optimized Profiles
Parser‑friendly structure without losing human clarity.
Talent
ATS
Table of contents
Clean parsing and human‑readability.
H1/H2
Headings
Consistent section order
Regular
Wording
Stable phrasing patterns
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Images‑only
Never encode text in images
Structure
Sections
Experience, skills, education, links.
Signals
Add level, proof, time share.
Keywords & context
Use role terms
Match terminology naturally.
Avoid stuffing
Prefer sentences over tag lists.
Examples
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| Team player | Collaborate in weekly cross‑team design reviews |
| Python, SQL, Tableau | Build KPI dashboards (Tableau); Python (pandas) for ETL; SQL for sources |
Checklist
Clear sections
Experience, skills, education, links.
Controlled vocabulary
Avoid synonyms that confuse parsing.
Evidence links
Demos, repos, case studies.
No PDF quirks
Avoid tables/graphics that break parsing.
Evidence beats claims – make parsing effortless.