Resume Do's and Don'ts - How to Get Your Resume Past AI and Into the Hands of Hiring Managers

Overview:

In most companies, the hiring process has changed but most job seekers haven't been told how.

Today, the majority of mid- to large-size employers rely on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI-powered resume screening tools to manage the overwhelming volume of applications they receive. These systems don't simply store resumes they analyze, score, rank, and filter candidates automatically, often eliminating a large percentage of applicants before a recruiter ever looks at them.

This webinar, Beating the Bots: How to Get Your Resume Past AI and Into the Hands of Hiring Managers, is designed to demystify that process and give job seekers a clear, actionable understanding of how modern resume screening really works.

Participants will gain a behind-the-scenes look at how ATS platforms interpret resumes, what data points they prioritize, and why seemingly minor decisions such as word choice, formatting, or section placement can mean the difference between rejection and an interview request. Rather than offering generic resume advice, this training explains why certain strategies work, grounded in how these systems are programmed and used by employers.

A major focus of the session is terminology and keyword strategy. Many qualified candidates are rejected simply because they don't speak the same language as the job description or the ATS. Attendees will learn how to identify the right keywords for their target roles, how to incorporate them naturally, and how to avoid common mistakes that trigger automatic rejections or lower rankings.

The webinar also addresses a growing trend in hiring: the increasing importance of verifiable credentials. Micro-certifications, boot camps, digital badges, and skills-based credentials are now being used by employers and AI tools as fast indicators of relevance and credibility. Participants will learn why these credentials can help bypass gatekeepers, how they are interpreted by screening systems, and how to showcase them effectively on a resume.

In addition, the session covers resume formatting and design from a dual perspective ensuring resumes are both ATS-friendly and visually compelling to human reviewers. Attendees will learn which design elements help or hurt their chances, what myths to ignore, and how to strike the right balance between clarity, professionalism, and technical compatibility.

Finally, the webinar delivers quick wins practical changes participants can apply immediately. These are not complete resume rewrites, but targeted improvements that can significantly increase performance in ATS rankings and recruiter reviews within hours, not weeks.

This 60-minute webinar is ideal for job seekers who are qualified but frustrated, who are sending out applications without results, and who want to stop guessing and start applying with confidence. By the end of the session, participants will understand how the system works, how to position themselves strategically, and how to ensure their resume gets past the bots and into the hands of the people who make hiring decisions.

Why should you Attend: You've done everything you were told to do.

You have the degree. The experience. The skills.

Yet your resume disappears into a black hole no callbacks, no interviews, no explanations.

Here's the uncomfortable truth most job seekers don't realize: your resume is probably never being seen by a human at all.

Before a hiring manager ever glances at your application, it is filtered, scored, ranked, and often rejected by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI-powered screening tools. These systems don't care how hard you worked, how motivated you are, or how great your personality is. They care about keywords, structure, signals of credibility, and proof of skills and they are ruthlessly consistent.

That's why sending out "just one more application" rarely works.

What worked five or even two years ago no longer applies. AI screeners are evolving faster than job seekers are being educated about them. Résumé templates downloaded online, advice from friends, and generic career tips can actively hurt your chances without you realizing it.

And the cost of not knowing is high:

• Months of wasted time applying to jobs you're qualified for
• Growing self-doubt and burnout
• Lost income and stalled career momentum
• Being quietly filtered out while less-qualified candidates move forward

This webinar exists to close that gap.

How to Get Your Resume Past AI and Into the Hands of Hiring Managers pulls back the curtain on how modern hiring technology actually works and how to work with it instead of against it.

You'll learn how resumes are ranked, why certifications and credentials suddenly matter more than ever, and how small, strategic changes can dramatically improve your chances of getting noticed. This isn't theory or outdated advice it's a practical, insider-level playbook designed for today's job market.

If you're tired of guessing, tired of silence, and tired of feeling invisible, this session gives you clarity, control, and confidence so your resume finally gets the attention it deserves.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• How Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI resume screeners evaluate and rank candidates
• Common reasons qualified resumes are rejected automatically
• How to decode job descriptions to uncover critical keywords and skills
• Industry-specific terminology strategies that increase resume match scores
• The role of certifications, micro-credentials, boot camps, and badges in modern hiring
• How AI interprets education, skills, and experience sections
• Resume formatting rules that improve ATS compatibility
• Design elements that appeal to recruiters without breaking ATS systems
• Myths and outdated advice that hurt resume performance
• Simple, high-impact resume tweaks participants can apply immediately
• How to position proof of skills and achievements for both AI and human reviewers

Who Will Benefit:

• Anyone looking for a new job