Simin knows that her résumé will be read by an applicant tracking system (ATS).What should she do to maximize "hits" as her résumé is scanned?
A)Focus on nouns in three categories: job title,technical skills,and certification or experience.
B)Incorporate specific keywords and keyword phrases from the advertisement or job description.
C)Use variations of the job title.
D)All of these choices

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To maximize "hits" as her résumé is scanned by an ATS, Simin should focus on nouns in three categories: job title, technical skills, and certification or experience, incorporate specific keywords and keyword phrases from the advertisement or job description, and use variations of the job title. Combining all these strategies will increase the chances of her résumé getting selected by the ATS.

Simin Knows That Her Résumé Will Be Read by an Applicant