The resume screening stage is often considered the most challenging part of the Interview Process due to the element of luck involved.
Many companies rely on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), software that automatically filters out resumes that don’t meet the baseline criteria of the job posting. To improve your chances, ensure your resume is clean, well-organized, and ATS-friendly. Using a format like a LaTeX resume can help ensure a seamless reading process for the ATS.
Most companies resume screen before proceeding with the Online Assessment stage, but some resume screen after. Regardless, your resume is one, if not the, most important element of securing an interview with a company.
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