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How to write a CV that passes ATS screening

Most companies now use software to filter resumes before a human ever sees them. That software rejects CVs with complex tables, image-based text, unusual fonts, or missing keywords — often within seconds. MyCVMaker.net's templates use single-column layouts and standard section headers so your CV is readable by both ATS software and human recruiters.

What actually gets flagged by ATS software

• Text placed inside tables or text boxes (ATS often can't read it)
• Headers and footers containing your contact info (frequently skipped by parsers)
• Two-column layouts (many ATS systems read left-to-right across the full width, scrambling the order)
• Non-standard section titles like "My Journey" instead of "Work Experience"
• Fonts like Papyrus or Comic Sans, or text saved as an image

Building your CV on MyCVMaker : what to include in each section

Contact information

Name, phone number, one professional email, city and country (full address not required), and a LinkedIn URL if you have one.

Professional summary

Two to three sentences. State your role, years of experience, and one measurable achievement — not a generic statement about being "hardworking and motivated."

Work experience

List roles in reverse chronological order. Under each, use 3-5 bullet points that start with an action verb and include a number where possible — for example, "reduced customer response time by 30% through a new ticketing workflow" rather than "responsible for customer support."

Education and skills

Include degree, institution, and graduation year. For skills, list only what's relevant to the job you're applying for — matching keywords from the job posting improves ATS matching.

Formatting checklist before you export form my cv maker

• One page for under 10 years of experience, two pages max otherwise
• Consistent date format throughout (e.g. "Jan 2023 – Mar 2025")
• No spelling errors — read it backwards, sentence by sentence, to catch mistakes your eyes normally skip
• File name should be your actual name, not "resume_final_v2.pdf"

Templates built for different career stages on my cv maker

A first-year student's CV should lead with education and projects. A professional with a decade of experience should lead with a results-focused work history. MyCVMaker.net's templates adjust section order and emphasis depending on which one you choose, rather than forcing every user into the same structure.