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You hit "submit" on an application. Then... nothing.
No rejection email. No interview request. Just silence.
It feels personal. Like they looked at your resume and decided you weren't worth responding to.
But here's what's actually happening:
Most companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) that filter out 75% of resumes before a human ever sees them.
Your resume isn't being rejected by a person. It's being rejected by a robot that's scanning for specific keywords.
Here's how the ATS works:
Job posting says "Must have experience with Python, SQL, and data visualization"
You submit your resume that says "Programming languages: Python" buried in your skills section
ATS scans for exact keywords from the job description
Your resume mentions Python once. The job description mentions it 5 times. ATS ranks you low.
Your application never reaches a human recruiter
How to beat the ATS:
1. Mirror the job description language
If they say "project management," don't say "led projects." Use their exact words.
Bad: "Managed team initiatives"
Good: "Project management for cross-functional team initiatives"
2. Use keywords naturally throughout your resume
Don't just list skills once. Weave them into your experience bullet points.
Instead of just "Python" in your skills section, also write: "Used Python to automate data collection process..."
3. Avoid fancy formatting
No tables, text boxes, or columns
No headers/footers
Stick to standard fonts (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman)
Use standard section headers: "Experience," "Education," "Skills"
ATS software can't read creative layouts. Keep it simple.
4. Submit as a .docx or PDF
Most ATS can read both, but when in doubt, PDF is safer.
5. Customize for every application
I know it's exhausting, but you need to tailor your resume for each job. Pull 5-10 keywords from the job description and make sure they appear in your resume.
The reality check:
Generic resumes don't make it through ATS filters. You can be the perfect candidate, but if your resume doesn't match the algorithm, you'll never get the chance to prove it.
Do this today: Pick one job you applied to recently that you never heard back from. Pull up the job description. Count how many of their key requirements actually appear word-for-word on your resume. If it's less than 70%, that's why you didn't hear back.
Beat the robots first. Then impress the humans.
Ford
Here are today's fresh opportunities for Monday, December 29th:
Software Engineering Internship
Integration and Test Engineer Intern - Summer 2026
🏢 CACI International
📍 No Location Provided
State Street Enterprise Risk Management - Credit Risk Analytics Internship - Summer 2026
🏢 State Street
📍 Stamford, Connecticut
2026 Systems Engineering Intern - Hardware in the Loop - Onsite - Tucson, AZ
🏢 RTX
📍 Tucson, Arizona
Software Engineering Full Time
Land Development Project Coordinator
🏢 D.R. Horton
📍 Hoover, Alabama
Frisco 01 CFT - Cross Functional Specialist - Full-Time
🏢 HEB
📍 Frisco, Texas
Engineering Internship
Structural Intern
🏢 Kimley-Horn
📍 Atlanta, Georgia
2027 Commercial & Investment Bank Securities Services Leadership Program - Summer Analyst Program
🏢 JPMorgan Chase
📍 New York, New York
Engineering Full Time
Sterile Processing Technician - Evenings
🏢 Carle Health
📍 Champaign, Illinois
Data Analytics Internship
2027 Markets Summer Analyst Program
🏢 JPMorgan Chase
📍 New York, New York
Data Analytics Full Time
Digital Print Operator
🏢 Avery Dennison
📍 Dallas, Texas
Finance Internship
2027 Commercial & Investment Bank Risk Management Summer Analyst Program
🏢 JPMorgan Chase
📍 New York, New York
State Street Enterprise Risk Management - Credit Risk Analytics Internship - Summer 2026
🏢 State Street
📍 Stamford, Connecticut
Sales Internship
Medical Field Sales Summer Intern - Charlotte, NC
🏢 Henry Schein
📍 No Location Provided
2027 Global Private Bank Advisor Program (Summer Analyst) - US Private Bank
🏢 JPMorgan Chase
📍 Atlanta, Georgia
Sales Full Time
Sales Representative - Martin County
🏢 D.R. Horton
📍 Coconut Creek, Florida
Sales Leader
🏢 Express
📍 San Antonio, Texas
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