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Standard sections include Contact Information, Professional Summary, Work Experience, Education, Skills, and Certifications.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “Which sections does ATS scan first?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Most ATS platforms scan the entire resume simultaneously, but they typically prioritize extracting information from the Contact Information, Work Experience, and Skills sections first.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “How do I know if my sections are ATS-optimized?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Test your resume using free ATS scanning tools. These tools simulate ATS parsing and show you how the software interprets your sections.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “Can I use creative section names?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “It’s best to avoid creative section names for ATS-optimized resumes. ATS systems are programmed to recognize standard terminology like ‘Work Experience’ rather than creative alternatives.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “How many sections should my resume have?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Most effective resumes include 5-7 core sections: Contact Information, Professional Summary, Work Experience, Education, and Skills. Add additional sections only if they’re relevant to your target role.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “Should I include a photo in my resume sections?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “In most cases, avoid including photos in your resume for U.S.-based applications. Photos can cause ATS parsing errors and may introduce unconscious bias.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “Where should I put my contact information for ATS?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Place your contact information at the top of your resume in the main body of the document—not in the header or footer. Many ATS systems skip headers and footers entirely.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “How do I optimize my Skills section for ATS?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Create a dedicated ‘Skills’ section with an explicit list of technical abilities, software proficiencies, and relevant hard skills. Use both acronyms and spelled-out versions, and include keywords from target job descriptions.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “What’s the best file format for ATS compatibility?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “.docx (Microsoft Word) format typically offers the best ATS compatibility, followed by .pdf. Avoid image formats like .jpg or .png, and never submit password-protected documents.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “Can I use tables in my resume sections?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Avoid using tables for your main resume content, as many ATS systems struggle to parse information within table cells. Stick to a simple, single-column layout.” } } ] }