The current system is badly broken for students searching for their first job. Here are some of the barriers standing in the way.
Applicant Tracking Systems Wrongly Discard Your Application
Applicant tracking systems often prioritize keywords and professional experience over academic achievements.
This can cause college students’ resumes, which highlight transferable skills and academic projects, to be overlooked.
Both Applicant Tracking Systems & Humans Fail to See The Skills From Your Experiences
College activities are often dismissed as mere student pursuits, even though they build tangible hard skills like technical expertise and soft skills such as leadership and communication.
These experiences provide real-world competencies that are highly valuable in professional settings.
Employers Wrongly Undervalue Your Energy & Ability To Learn Quickly
Employers often undervalue the high energy and quick learning ability of new graduates, mistakenly equating inexperience with a lack of potential.
In reality, their fresh perspectives and adaptability can drive innovation and rapid growth within an organization.
What makes Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) specifically bad for college students?
ATS are typically programmed to scan for specific keywords and phrases. First-time job seekers might not yet have industry-specific buzzwords or a long list of professional experiences, meaning their resumes can be overlooked even if they possess transferable skills or relevant academic projects.
Many ATS struggle with non-traditional or creative resume formats. College students often experiment with layouts to highlight coursework, internships, extracurricular activities, or projects. If the format isn’t ATS-friendly (for example, if it uses unconventional headings, graphics, or layouts), crucial information might not be recognized or properly parsed by the system.
Because ATS are often optimized to evaluate work history and technical skills, resumes that lean heavily on academic achievements and extracurricular experiences can be at a disadvantage. This design can inadvertently filter out promising candidates who haven’t yet accumulated significant job experience.
Many college students bring valuable soft skills (like leadership, teamwork, and communication) and unique academic projects that aren’t easily quantifiable. ATS may not be equipped to assess these qualities effectively, thereby undervaluing candidates who excel in areas that are critical for early career success.
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