What Is Resume Parsing?
Resume parsing is the automated extraction of structured data (name, contact info, work history, skills, education) from unstructured resume documents. ATS systems parse resumes to populate candidate profiles and enable keyword searching.
Why It Matters
If the ATS can't parse your resume correctly, your skills and experience won't be searchable. Tables, columns, images, and creative formatting are common causes of parsing failures.
How MultiResume Helps
All 5 MultiResume templates use single-column layouts with standard headings and clean text formatting. No tables, graphics, or multi-column layouts that break parsers. Export to TXT for guaranteed parsing accuracy.
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ATS Score
An ATS score is a numerical rating that represents how well a resume matches a specific job description based on keyword alignment, formatting compliance, and content completeness. Most ATS systems rank resumes by relevance to help recruiters prioritize candidates.
Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
An Applicant Tracking System is software used by employers to collect, scan, sort, and rank job applications. Common ATS platforms include Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, and Taleo. They parse resume text, extract structured data, and match candidates to job requirements.
Resume Formatting
Resume formatting refers to the visual layout, structure, and design choices in a resume document. ATS-safe formatting uses standard fonts, single-column layouts, clearly labeled sections, and avoids tables, text boxes, images, and headers/footers.