Prompts for using ChatGPT to optimize your resume for applicant tracking systems: keyword matching, formatting checks, and tailoring.
1
Check your resume for ATS formatting issues
Here is my resume text (plain text, copied from my CV): [paste plain text]. Check it for ATS formatting issues: 1) Are section headers standard (Work Experience, Education, Skills)? 2) Are dates in a parseable format? 3) Is the reading order logical? 4) Are there any characters that might not parse correctly? List each issue and how to fix it.
What to provide
Your resume as plain text
What you get back
A list of ATS formatting issues with fixes
2
Tailor your resume for a specific job description
Here is my resume: [paste resume]. Here is a job description: [paste JD]. I need to tailor my resume for this role. Tell me: 1) Which keywords from the JD are missing from my resume? 2) Which of my existing bullets should I reorder to the top? 3) Which bullets should I rewrite to include missing keywords in context? 4) What should I cut because it is not relevant?
What to provide
Your resume + the job description
What you get back
A prioritized tailoring action plan
3
Check if your CV is ATS-friendly
I am about to submit my CV to an online application system. Here is what I know about my CV format: [describe: font, columns, headers/footers, tables, file format]. Tell me if any of these will cause ATS parsing issues and what to change. Be specific about which formatting choices are safe and which are not.
What to provide
Description of your CV formatting choices
What you get back
An ATS compatibility check with fixes
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