Your resume needs to impress both AI screening systems (ATS) and human recruiters. Here's how to use AI to do both.

Tailoring Your Resume to a Job Description

"Here's my current resume: [paste resume]. Here's the job description I'm applying for: [paste JD]. Rewrite my resume to: (1) match keywords from the JD, (2) quantify my achievements where possible, (3) highlight the most relevant experience, (4) maintain a professional tone. Keep it to one page."

Quantifying Achievements

"Help me add metrics to these resume bullet points. For each one, suggest specific numbers I should consider including (even if estimated): [paste bullet points]. Use the formula: Action verb + What you did + Measurable result."

Before: "Managed a team of developers" After: "Led a team of 8 developers, delivering 3 major product releases on time, improving deployment velocity by 40%"

ATS Optimization

Applicant Tracking Systems scan for keywords. Use AI to optimize:

"Compare my resume against this job description and identify: (1) keywords from the JD that are missing from my resume, (2) where I should naturally incorporate these keywords, (3) any formatting issues that might confuse ATS parsers."

ATS-Friendly Formatting Rules:

• Use standard section headers: Experience, Education, Skills
• Avoid tables, columns, headers/footers, and images
• Use standard fonts: Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman
• Save as PDF unless the application specifies .docx
• Include both spelled-out terms and acronyms (e.g., "Search Engine Optimization (SEO)")

Resume Formats by Career Stage

"I'm a [career stage: entry-level / mid-career / senior / career changer]. Suggest the best resume format and structure for my situation. I'm transitioning from [current field] to [target field]."

Skills Section Optimization

"Based on this job description, suggest a skills section for my resume. Organize by: technical skills, tools & platforms, and soft skills. Only include skills I can credibly demonstrate."