APPLYGETIT ATS CHECKLIST (EN)
Version: 2026-03-19

Goal: validate in 3 minutes whether your resume is ATS-ready.

1) CLEAR TARGET
- Your target role title is visible at the top.
- Your summary (2-3 lines) reflects the key requirements of the job post.

2) KEYWORDS
- 10 to 15 core keywords from the job post are naturally present.
- Keywords appear in summary + experience + skills sections.

3) PROOF
- Each experience bullet shows: action + context + result.
- At least 3 quantified outcomes are visible.

4) ATS-FRIENDLY STRUCTURE
- Simple sections: Summary, Skills, Experience, Education, Projects.
- No complex tables, no nested columns, no heavy decorative icons.

5) READABILITY
- Readable font, enough contrast, consistent spacing.
- Appropriate length (often 1 page for early careers, 1-2 pages otherwise).

6) EXPORT
- Clean selectable PDF export.
- Clear filename: Firstname-Lastname-Role-Resume.pdf

7) PRE-SUBMIT
- Resume is tailored to the target role (not generic).
- A tailored cover letter is ready.
- Application tracking is updated (date, status, next follow-up).

Need a role-specific version from a real job post?
https://applygetit.com/en/register