ATS vs. Human Readers: How to Write a Resume That Works for Both
Resume · ATS · Artificial intelligence ATS vs Human Readers: How to Write a Resume That Passes Both 99% of Fortune 500 companies use Applicant Tracking Systems. 75% of resumes never reach a human. Your resume has to pass two completely different readers — a keyword-matching algorithm and a busy recruiter — and most candidates only optimise for one. Here's how to do both at once. By Jacquie Liversidge Published 24 September 2025 7 min read In thirty seconds Your resume passes through…