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How much should you optimize a sports resume for applicant tracking systems?

I want the resume to be readable by a person but also searchable in an ATS. How closely should candidates mirror wording from the job posting without making the resume sound unnatural?

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Use the employer’s terminology when it accurately describes your experience, especially for core skills, systems and job functions. Do not keyword-stuff. A clear resume with standard section headings and relevant language usually works for both the system and the human reviewer.

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