How to Check and Improve Your CV's ATS Score

Introduction

• Importance of ATS-Friendly CV: Increasing competitiveness in the job market.
• Global Unemployment Statistics: 208 million people unemployed in 2023, 5.8% unemployment rate.

Purpose of the Video

• Show how to check ATS score of your resume by comparing job descriptions and skills.
• Mentioned previous videos on making ATS-compliant CVs and creating them using free tools.
• Introduction to tools for improving resume's chances of getting noticed by ATS filters.

Tools for Checking CV ATS Score

1. CVScan.co.uk

• Steps:
  1. Open CVScan.co.uk from Google.
  2. Click on "Scan Your CV Now".
  3. Copy and paste your resume into the designated box.
  4. Copy job description (e.g., from Naukri.com) and paste it into the relevant box.
  5. Select job category (e.g., Telecom).
  6. Click on "Scan".
• Example Use Cases:
  • Telecom Engineer Profile: Good match rate example given.
  • Fiber Network Engineer: 61% match rate.
  • ELV Engineer: 91% match rate.

2. Jobscan.co

• Steps:
  1. Google "Jobscan.co" and open the webpage.
  2. Click on "Scan Your Resume".
  3. Upload your CV.
  4. Copy and paste the job description.
  5. Click on "Scan".
  6. Wait for the results.
• Example Use Cases:
  • ELV Engineer: 32% match rate; suggestions provided for improvement.
  • Optimizing CV: Steps to improve match rate highlighted (e.g., job title changes, date format adjustments).
  • Example of improved match rate from 48% to 54% given changes made.

Tips for Improving Your CV Score

• Make Necessary Changes: Follow suggestions given by Jobscan (e.g., changing job title, date format, CV name length).
• Compare Skills: Add missing skills as suggested.

Conclusion

• Benefits: Increase chances of CV being shortlisted.
• Interview Preparation: Be prepared based on job description.
• Final Encouragement: Try these methods to improve chances and prepare for interviews.
• Engagement: Like, subscribe, and watch other videos for more tips.