ATS, or Applicant Tracking Systems, are tools employers use to scan and rank resumes for Memorial Mason roles. They look for keywords like 'stone carving techniques,' 'gravestone design software,' or 'customer service in memorial sales.' If your resume has odd formatting or misses these keywords, it might get rejected before a human sees it.
Start with clear sections: 'Work Experience,' 'Skills,' and 'Education.' Use keywords from the job description, like 'CAD software' or 'stone finishing.' Avoid fancy headers, tables, or images. Stick to fonts like Arial or Times New Roman. Save as a PDF unless the job specifies another format.
Don’t use synonyms for 'stone carving' or 'customer service'—ATS won’t catch 'rock art' or 'client engagement.' Also, skip sections like 'Gravestone Projects' if the job calls for 'Work Experience.' Missing these can make your resume invisible to machines.