ATS Resume Checklist 2026
Use this checklist to make sure your resume is ATS-friendly, keyword-aligned, and easy to scan.
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This checklist focuses on structure, keyword alignment, and formatting that keeps your resume readable for ATS and recruiters.
ATS Checklist for Scan-Ready Resumes
Use these checks before you submit:
- Use standard headings like Summary, Skills, Experience, Education
- Stick to a single-column layout with clean spacing
- Mirror key job keywords naturally in context
- Lead bullets with outcomes and metrics
- Avoid tables, text boxes, and heavy graphics
ATS-Safe Checklist for Resumes
Your resume should be easy to parse, short enough to scan fast, and specific enough to match the role. Keep formatting simple and focus on measurable impact.
ATS success comes from clarity, relevance, and clean formatting.
How to Use This Page
Review the examples
Scan the key sections and note the structure, keywords, and formatting that match your target role.
Pick what fits the job
Choose the skills, summary style, and experience patterns that align with the job description.
Build and tailor
Draft your resume in Resumify AI and tailor each bullet to your real impact and results.
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