How Resume Optimizer Pro Works
A look behind the scenes.
When a resume is submitted for a job, it's typically scanned by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that compares it to the job description. If it doesn't align well, it may never reach a recruiter or hiring manager.
Resume Optimizer Pro was built by engineers who developed software for leading ATS platforms—so we know exactly how these matching algorithms work. In this example, we’ll explore how Resume Optimizer Pro works, and why it works.
Job Seeker Use Case
Ana is an executive assistant who has been working at ACME Inc. since 2017. She’s now looking for new opportunities and comes across a job posting that catches her eye.
1. The resume
The first step for Ana is to upload her resume into our dashboard. Although her resume is poorly written and formatted, there's no need to worry—Resume Optimizer Pro can fix it!
2. The job posting
Next, Ana copies the job description she’s interested in and pastes it into the dashboard. Our algorithm analyzes the posting and identifies relevant keywords and skills throughout the text. The graphics below show color-coded boxes representing the skills and keywords. Follow these as we go along.
3. The job matching analysis
Our AI Job Matching Analyzer compares Ana’s resume with the job posting and generates a detailed report. This report highlights how well her resume aligns with the job and pinpoints areas for improvement.
4. Skills and keywords selection
Ana is then presented with a list of the required skills and keywords. She selects the skills she has experience with, ranking them by proficiency. Resume Optimizer Pro will semantically integrate the top skills into her work history, boosting her job-matching score.
5. The optimized resume
Finally, Ana retrieves her optimized resume. It’s not only reformatted following best resume practices, but her selected skills and keywords are naturally woven into key sections for optimal job matching. All she needs to do is make any final revisions to her resume and use it to apply for the job.
Why it Works
When it comes to ATS matching algorithms, skills play a critical role in determining the match score—often carrying more weight than certifications or education. If your resume doesn’t align closely with the job requirements, it may be discarded immediately. That’s why using the same resume for every application rarely works.
Employers prioritize skills because they reflect a candidate’s ability to perform the role. While a dedicated skills section is helpful, it's even more important to weave relevant skills into the employment history—where they can be assessed in context.
Strategically placing skills where they matter is complex and time-consuming. Simply stuffing keywords won’t trick the ATS, and missing key skills that you may have experience with lowers your match score.
Our software will analyze the job for you, extracting the necessary skills that are required for it. We'll then strategically integrate the selected skills, maximizing the matching score. In addition, the templates we apply are designed to parse perfectly, esuring that all the data in your resume is consumed properly by the ATS.