Resume Best Practices to Beat ATS (Free PDF) | Arun Kumar Saxena
Not getting interview calls despite having the right skills? Most resumes get rejected by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) before a recruiter ever sees them. This free guide on Resume Best Practices to Beat ATS, created by Arun Kumar Saxena, Career Coach and Founder of MINDSCAN, explains how ATS-based resume screening works and how job seekers can optimize their resumes for better shortlisting—without gimmicks or false promises.
Who Should Use This Free ATS Resume Guide?
- Freshers and students applying for their first job
- Professionals not getting interview calls despite experience
- Job seekers applying through online portals and LinkedIn
- Anyone whose resume gets rejected without clear feedback
What You’ll Learn from This ATS Resume Best Practices Guide
- How Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) scan and filter resumes
- Common resume mistakes that lead to automatic rejection
- How to structure resumes for ATS compatibility
- The role of keywords, formatting, and clarity in shortlisting
- How to balance ATS optimization with human readability
About Arun Kumar Saxena & the MINDSCAN Career Framework
Arun Kumar Saxena is a career coach and guidance expert who works with students, professionals, and job seekers to improve career outcomes through clarity and structured decision-making. He is the Founder of MINDSCAN, a career guidance system that integrates career psychology, employability insights, and practical frameworks to help individuals improve career readiness, including resume quality and interview preparedness.
Need Personal Help with Resume or Career Direction?
If this ATS resume guide helps you identify gaps but you still struggle with interview shortlisting or career direction, you may consider personalised resume or career guidance by Arun Kumar Saxena, using the structured MINDSCAN framework. This is recommended only for those seeking deeper, one-on-one clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions (ATS Resumes & Job Applications)
What is an ATS and why do resumes get rejected?
ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is software used by companies to screen resumes before human review. Resumes are often rejected due to poor formatting, missing relevant keywords, or lack of clarity, even when the candidate is qualified.
Is this ATS resume guide useful for freshers and experienced professionals?
Yes. This guide is useful for freshers, experienced professionals, and job seekers applying through online portals, LinkedIn, or company career pages. ATS-based screening affects all levels, not just entry-level roles.
Does ATS optimization mean keyword stuffing in resumes?
No. ATS optimisation does not mean keyword stuffing. It means using relevant keywords naturally, maintaining clear structure, and ensuring the resume is readable for both software and recruiters.
What should I do after fixing my resume using this ATS guide?
After improving your resume using this guide, you should apply strategically and track responses. If interview calls are still limited, personalized resume or career guidance by Arun Kumar Saxena using the MINDSCAN framework may help.