Knowledge base
ATS and resume parsing guides
Technical explanations for job seekers who want useful controls, not a ritual list of forbidden formatting.
Primary sources on substantive guides
System mechanics
Start here if you want to know what the software actually does.
How applicant tracking systems work
The full pipeline from file upload to recruiting workflow.
How resume parsing works
Extraction, section recognition, entity mapping, and normalization.
Is an ATS score real?
Employer matching features versus commercial checker percentages.
Document engineering
Control the parts of the file that parsing software can see.
What makes a resume ATS-friendly?
A practical definition based on extraction and field clarity.
ATS-friendly resume formatting
Columns, tables, fonts, icons, and reading order.
PDF or DOCX for an ATS?
Choose a file based on instructions, structure, and export quality.
ATS formatting checklist
Strong controls and context-dependent checks.
Matching and claims
Use job language without turning the resume into a bag of words.
Apply the guides
Run the local keyword and format checks.
The utilities use your browser only. They do not upload resume text.
Open ATS checker