Jobtober Day 17 - Beware of ATS Systems
If your CV isn’t readable by software, it’ll never be seen by a human.
You’ve worked hard to make yourself findable in the Bitcoin community over the past days and weeks — but what about the recruiters’ software?
Most companies — even some small Bitcoin startups — use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to scan CVs and filter out candidates before a human ever sees them. These systems look for keywords that match the job description.
If your CV doesn’t include those words, it’s likely to be rejected automatically — no matter how qualified you are.
That’s why you should never use the same CV for every job application. Adjust it. Highlight the skills and experience most relevant to each role. And always include a short cover letter to show genuine interest and context for the specific company and position.
There are plenty of tools to help with this — including our CV Doctor, built specifically for Bitcoiners — to make sure your application is optimized and discoverable.
🧡 Today’s Task
👉 Ask your favorite AI which formats are best for ATS readability and see if you have to make some changes to your CV. Believe it or not, small details like file type and font size can make the difference between being read or rejected. I asked Grok for you.
👉 POW Lab members: If you haven’t tried our CV Doctor yet — this is your reminder to check it out.
It might be the difference between getting filtered out — or getting found.
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