Common ATS Software Used by Employers
Knowing popular ATS platforms helps you understand what systems will parse your resume.
Major ATS platforms
- Workday: Used by Fortune 500 companies. Scans resumes strictly—clean format essential.
- LinkedIn Recruiter: Heavily weighted on keywords, job title matching, and skill endorsements.
- Taleo (Oracle): Strict parsing. Avoid graphics, columns, and special characters.
- iCIMS: Common in mid-market companies. Flexible with formatting but prefers simple layouts.
- Applicant Pro: Straightforward parsing. Works well with standard resume formats.
- Jobvite: Keyword-sensitive. Requires exact skill matches for filtering.
- Greenhouse: Modern ATS, more flexible. Handles PDFs and varied formats better.
Universal tips for all ATS
- Use standard fonts (Arial, Calibri, Helvetica)
- Avoid tables, graphics, and special formatting
- Keep section headings simple: Experience, Skills, Education
- Use standard bullet points, not symbols
- Include relevant keywords naturally
The safe approach
You cannot optimize for every ATS. Instead, optimize for clarity and keyword relevance. This works across all platforms.