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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 8 MIN

How to Format a Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems

from The Resume Room with Fexingo: Resume Writing, Cover Letters, and Application Strategy · host Fexingo

Lucas and Luna dive deep into the anatomy of an ATS-friendly resume — exploring which font families, section headers, and file types survive parsing, and why a simple table can destroy your candidacy. They break down real examples from the 2026 job market, including a case where a candidate removed columns and saw interview invites double. Along the way they share why avoiding PDFs with embedded text layers and skipping tables or text boxes can double your interview rate. Plus, a quick word on supporting the ad-free show at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. #ATS #ResumeFormatting #ApplicantTrackingSystem #ResumeParsing #JobSearch2026 #ResumeTips #HRTech #Recruiting #JobHunt #CareerAdvice #ResumeWriting #JobApplication #InterviewTips #Careers #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheResumeRoom Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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