ATS-Proof: Getting Your Resume Through the Applicant Tracking System

CONTENT LEVEL: Beginner

When

Apr 5, 2021

Noon - 1:30pm EST

Where

Why

Learn how applicant tracking systems (ATS) read resumes and how to improve your chances of rising to the top of the pile.

Improve your chances of being seen by employers with an ATS-friendly resume. Learn resume writing best practices from LinkedIn Top Voice and job search expert, Sarah Johnston. Attendees will leave with a greater understanding of how applicant tracking systems read resumes, and how recruiters review them.

Spoiler alert: the pretty resume template you bought off Etsy might be working against you.

Attendees will learn:

Which fonts are best
Appropriate file formats
When and how to use graphics
The importance of keywords (and how to pick the right ones)

Speaker

Sarah Johnston: Job Search Strategist & Founder of The Briefcase Coach

Sarah Johnston is a former corporate recruiter and industry “insider” who got tired of seeing talented high-achievers get passed over for opportunities because they did not have the right marketing documents or know how to position themselves in interviews.

Sarah has had the privilege of helping job seekers land jobs at top startups and employers like Google, Medtronic, and KPMG. She’s been featured in Inc, Forbes, and Business Insider. She’s been named a LinkedIn Top Voice, JobScan “Top to Follow” and her business, The Briefcase Coach, was recently named the best executive resume writing firm for experienced executives by Balance Careers. Want to learn more? Visit her website to sign up for her free once-a-month career newsletter.

Transitions Mastermind Group

AMA Triangle’s Transitions Mastermind networking group was started in 2016 by chapter members Stan Phelps and Tricia Lucas as a way to give back to the community that they love so much. This group is perfect for job seekers looking to transition into their next role, companies hoping to recruit or increase brand awareness, and employment agencies looking to network with awesome marketing talent in the Triangle.

Monthly meetings of the Transitions Mastermind group feature a guest speaker who shares their knowledge on topics related to interviewing, resume building, using LinkedIn effectively and more. We even have an annual resume review panel! Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month.

Investment

Free of Charge and Open to All