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In theory, you can trick ATS algorithms by stuffing your resume with keywords. Some do this by secretly adding additional keywords to their resumes using invisible white text or by unnaturally overusing keywords.

Remove images, columns, tables, fields, text boxes and graphics so the ATS can quickly scan your text for keywords and phrases. The ATS may not be able to read data placed in images, tables, and text boxes, so it's best to avoid them altogether.

White fonting is the practice of inserting hidden keywords into the body of an electronic document, in order to influence the actions of a search program reviewing that document.

Some even hide keywords in white font to try to trick the ATS without sacrificing the visual appeal of the text to the human eye. Never do this. White fonting is not only questionable from an ethical standpoint, but almost never works.

Don't have any horizontal lines Horizontal lines work well to divide the different sections of your resume so be sure to use a couple! Ideally, use a minimum of 2 horizontal lines and a maximum of 4 horizontal lines throughout the entire document.

White fonting is not only questionable from an ethical standpoint, but almost never works. Some ATS systems can't read white font. Others are so sophisticated that they pull resumes that have hidden text and eliminate those candidates.

Use the position title and job number for the email subject line. Copy and paste your plain text cover letter into the body of the email. Put a line of dashes below the cover letter and before your resume. Copy and paste your resume below the line of dashes.