Winning the ATS Game: Demystifying Application Response Rates in 2024

Career Level: Basic-, intermediate-, and advanced-level career services and university relations and recruiting professionals
Competency: Computing systems and applications - career services management systems
Fee: FREE (member); FREE (nonmember);

Summary
Explore the art of incorporating strategic keywords into resumes to enhance recruiter visibility. Discover the crucial role keywords play in attracting attention and learn techniques to seamlessly integrate them into a resume. Learn to optimize resumes for ATS success and how to tailor them to outperform ATS algorithms with proven strategies and tips from industry experts.

Join us for an exciting hands-on demonstration using advanced tools to streamline the resume writing process, ensuring every application stands out and aligns with employer expectations. Don’t miss this chance to learn how to craft compelling, keyword-rich resumes that accelerate job-search success.

Following this program, you will be able to:
- Explore how to incorporate strategic keywords into resumes to enhance visibility and attract attention;
- Discover how to optimize and tailor resumes to outperform ATS algorithms with proven strategies and tips from industry experts; and
- Learn how to streamline the resume writing process with advanced tools, ensuring every application stands out and aligns with employer expectations.
Presenters

Nick Ebling, Senior Account Manager, Jobscan
Nick Ebling, a seasoned senior account manager with five years in EdTech, specializes in learning management systems and career readiness software with focus on customer education and customer success. He excels in using educational tools and conducting tailored training sessions. He works daily with career coaches, clients, and students to provide application, resume, and LinkedIn best practices and ensure job-seeker success.

Isaac Taylor, Head of B2B, Jobscan
Isaac Taylor, a tech sales leader and Certified Canadian Career Educator, achieved success through nontraditional means. From high school dropout to professional heights, he harnessed self-learning and defied norms. He guides job seekers and career coaches on tech-driven career strategies, advocating that success is attainable for everyone, regardless of background, connections, or education.

Grace Williamson, Senior Director, Industry and Employer Relations, University of San Diego - Career Services
Grace Williamson is a strategic leader with multidisciplinary experience leveraging cutting-edge technology to develop and execute innovative state-of-the-art programming to enhance academic learning, expand employer partnerships, and advance student success. Williamson has specialized expertise in executing strategic DEI programs that uplift marginalized communities, strategically attract diverse top talent, and seamlessly integrate inclusion within organizational culture and practices in university and corporate settings.