Resume ATS Optimizer
Installation
Summary
Resume optimization for Applicant Tracking Systems with keyword matching and compatibility analysis.
- Parses resumes for ATS compatibility, identifies formatting issues (tables, headers/footers, non-standard fonts), and flags file format problems that break automated screening
- Extracts and analyzes keywords from job descriptions across hard skills, soft skills, and industry terms, then calculates match scores between resume and posting
- Provides structured compatibility reports with specific keyword placement recommendations, before/after examples, and estimated score improvements
- Includes industry-specific guidance for tech, finance, healthcare, and marketing roles, plus strategies for career changers and recent graduates
SKILL.md
Resume ATS Optimizer
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when the user wants to:
- Optimize their resume for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Check if their resume will pass automated screening
- Understand why their applications aren't getting responses
- Mentions keywords like: "ATS", "not getting interviews", "resume not working", "optimize resume", "keyword optimization"
Also use when the user provides a resume file and mentions they're applying to jobs.
Core Capabilities
- Parse resume and test ATS compatibility
- Extract and analyze keywords against job descriptions
- Identify formatting issues that break ATS parsers
- Calculate match scores between resume and job postings
- Suggest keyword additions and placements
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