Essentially, you create a resume that is easy for the computer system to scan. Applicant tracking systems have a reputation for butchering applications during the upload process. It can save a tremendous amount of time and effort if you are applying to many jobs.

Here is a template you can use:
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First Name:
Last Name:

Address:
City:
State:
Zip code:

Mobile Phone:
Home Phone:
Email Address:

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Work Experience 1

Job Title:
Organization:
Location:
From: [month/day/year]
To: [month/day/year]
Hours worked: ##hrs per week

Job Description:
[Put in what you did. Avoid using bullets or unique formatting]


Work Experience 2

Job Title:
Organization:
Location:
From: [month/day/year]
To: [month/day/year]
Hours worked: ##hrs per week

Job Description:
[Put in what you did. Avoid using bullets or unique formatting]

...[add in as many as you need]

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Education, 1

School:
Degree:
Field of Study:
GPA: [Optional]
From: [month/year]
To: [month/year]

Education, 2

School:
Degree:
Field of Study:
GPA: [Optional]
From: [month/year]
To: [month/year]
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Alt Text:
Edwin, an anthropomorphic jackrabbit, is wearing a business casual outfit and has a grumpy expression on his face. He gives job searching tips by speaking directly to the reader using a dialogue bubble. Edwin says,
"Make two resumes: one for living reviewers and another for uploading. Write this resume as a txt file that clearly labels your info using minimal formatting. This will aid the application tracking system with scanning and transcribing your application. It is a time-saver! Upload your traditional resume before you submit your application. "