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Job Description Matching for ATS: A Practical Guide

8 min readBy SayItBetter Team

Job Description Matching for ATS: A Practical Guide

Matching your resume to the job description is one of the fastest ways to improve ATS score.

Step 1: Extract Keywords

Focus on: - Required skills - Tools and technologies - Role responsibilities

Step 2: Mirror Language

Use the same phrasing as the job post when it fits naturally.

Step 3: Avoid Stuffing

Keywords should read naturally in summary and bullet points.

Use SayItBetter to rewrite bullets so keywords fit smoothly.

Next Steps

Try the Resume Checker and join the Resume/ATS waitlist for early access.