ATS Optimization Per Company: Customizing for Different Applicant Tracking Systems

Understanding ATS Diversity

Different companies use different Applicant Tracking Systems, each with unique parsing capabilities and requirements. While general ATS optimization principles apply, understanding how to customize your resume for different ATS platforms can improve your success rate significantly.

Common ATS Platforms

• Taleo (Oracle)
• Workday
• Greenhouse
• Lever
• iCIMS
• BambooHR
• Jobvite
• SmartRecruiters

Universal ATS Optimization Principles

• Use standard section headings
• Avoid complex formatting
• Include relevant keywords
• Use simple fonts
• Save as PDF or Word (as specified)
• No images or graphics
• No headers or footers

Company-Specific ATS Optimization

Research which ATS a company uses and optimize accordingly:

• Check company career pages for clues
• Review job application interface
• Look for ATS-specific requirements
• Follow any format specifications

Conclusion

While you can't customize for every ATS, following universal optimization principles and researching company-specific requirements can improve your resume's ATS compatibility. Focus on clean formatting, relevant keywords, and standard structures that work across most systems.