Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) scan resumes for keywords and structure. They rank candidates by matching skills, tools, and certifications to the job posting. If your Bike Mechanic resume lacks exact terms, an ATS can filter you out before a human sees it.
Use clear section titles. Stick to Work Experience, Education, and Skills. Use simple fonts like Arial or Calibri and save as .docx or PDF.
Include keywords common to Bike Mechanic roles. Mention brands, tools, and tasks such as Shimano, SRAM, hub servicing, wheel truing, spoke tension, hydraulic brake bleed, tubeless tire setup, suspension service, torque specs, Park Tool, chain wear measurement, wheel building, and bike fitting.
- Use exact job keywords from listings.
- Avoid tables, columns, images, headers, and footers.
- List certifications like United Bicycle Institute or Barnett Bicycle Institute.
Avoid creative wording that hides skills. Don’t swap "wheel truing" for "wheel tuning." ATS expects standard phrases. Also don’t rely on headers or footers to hold contact info.
Be concise in bullets. Start each bullet with a strong verb like repaired, rebuilt, or inspected. Quantify results when you can, for example, "reduced rework by 30%" or "built 200 wheels."
Check the job description for role-specific tools and systems. Add only truthful keywords that match your experience. Then run your resume through a plain-text check to see what the ATS will read.