Senior resume writer Pheona Rosen shares practical tips for standing out when algorithms read your resume before people do.
As employers increasingly use artificial intelligence to screen, rank, and filter job applications, demand for professional resume writing services is surging among candidates who want to ensure their experience gets seen. Boxresume, a professional resume writing company, today shared expert guidance on how job seekers can adapt to this shift.
Many companies now rely on applicant tracking systems (ATS) and AI-powered screening tools to manage high application volumes. For job seekers, this means software may evaluate a resume before any recruiter reads a word. Qualified candidates can be filtered out because of formatting problems, missing keywords, or vague descriptions of their work.
“Candidates often assume that a strong career speaks for itself, but a resume has to be built to be read by both a machine and a person,” said Pheona Rosen, senior resume writer at Boxresume. “The good news is that a few practical changes can make a real difference in how a resume performs.”
Five tips job seekers can use right away:
1. Mirror the job description. Use the same terminology the employer uses for skills, tools, and job titles. If the posting says “cloud infrastructure,” avoid substituting a different phrase for the same thing.
2. Keep formatting simple. Avoid tables, text boxes, graphics, and unusual fonts, which can confuse screening software. Use standard section headings such as “Experience” and “Skills.”
3. Lead with results, not duties. Replace “responsible for managing servers” with outcomes such as “reduced system downtime by 30% across 200+ servers.” Numbers help both software and human readers.
4. Tailor every application. A single generic resume rarely performs well. Adjust the summary and top skills section for each role you apply to.
5. Show current skills. Include up-to-date tools, certifications, and relevant training, especially in fast-moving fields like technology, where employers want to see current skills.
“AI in hiring isn’t going away, but it doesn’t have to work against job seekers,” Rosen added. “Candidates who understand how their resume is being evaluated have a clear advantage.”
Boxresume offers professional resume writing services for job seekers at all career levels, with specialist support for IT and technology roles. Services include ATS-optimized resume writing, cover letters, LinkedIn profile optimization, and interview preparation. Pheona Rosen is available for interviews and expert commentary on hiring trends, resume best practices, and the technology job market.
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