Resume glossary

Resume glossary

Plain-English answers to the resume and job-search questions people actually ask — ATS, formats, keywords, and more.

What is an ATS resume?How applicant tracking systems read your resume.What makes a resume ATS-friendly?The formatting rules that keep resumes parseable.Chronological vs functional resumeWhich resume format to choose, and when.Resume vs CV: what is the difference?When to use a resume and when to use a CV.What are resume keywords?How to find and use the right keywords.What is a reverse-chronological resume?The default format recruiters expect.What is a functional resume?A skills-first format for pivots and gaps.What is a resume summary?The 2–3 line pitch at the top of your resume.

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