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How ATS Systems Parse Resumes
Understanding how ATS systems work helps you create resumes that get parsed correctly. Here's what happens when you submit your resume.
Text Extraction
ATS systems extract text from your PDF the same way we do. They look for selectable text, not images. If your resume is a scanned image or contains text only as graphics, the system cannot read it.
Real example: A candidate scanned their resume as a PDF. The ATS system saw only images, extracted zero text, and rejected the application automatically.
Structure Recognition
Systems use section headers to organize your information. Headers like "Experience" and "Skills" help map your content to structured fields. Without clear structure, systems may misplace information.
What works: Clear section headers, consistent formatting, and standard labels that systems recognize.
Content Analysis
Systems analyze your content for keywords, dates, and achievements. They rank resumes based on relevance to job requirements. Well-written content with metrics performs better.
Common Resume Parsing Failures
Most parsing failures happen for predictable reasons. Here are the most common issues we see.
Image-Based PDFs
Scanned resumes or PDFs created from images cannot be parsed. Systems need selectable text. This is the most common reason resumes fail ATS screening.
Unclear Structure
Missing or non-standard section headers confuse parsers. Systems may misplace your experience dates or fail to extract your skills section entirely.
Complex Formatting
Tables, multi-column layouts, and decorative elements can break text extraction. Simple, linear formatting works best for ATS systems.
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