EP3189 If you are applying to tech companies, your resume is likely running straight into the Greenhouse platform. Most candidates fail here because they format for humans while ignoring how the system actually parses data. This episode breaks down the exact modifications required to survive the initial technical scan without sacrificing appeal to the human recruiter.

Timestamps

00:00 – How Greenhouse ATS Actually Works
00:52 – The Recruiter's Split-Screen View Explained
01:23 – The Single-Column Rule: What to Strip Out
02:02 – Chronological Formatting for Data Standardization
02:27 – Creating a Searchable Skills Block
02:52 – Custom Knockout Questions: The Real Source of Auto-Rejection

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