Gen Z Resume Tips:
A Guide to Building an ATS-Proof Resume and Career Portfolio
Master the modern job search. This comprehensive guide helps students and recent graduates turn digital projects, side hustles, and academic achievements into compelling, keyword-rich applications. Learn how to bypass the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), highlight in-demand digital skills, and create a professional portfolio that lands interviews.
Digital-first Resume Strategy
- Keep it simple & scannable
- Clean Formatting is Non-Negotiable: Recruiters spend 6-8 seconds scanning resumes.
- Avoid Visual Clutter
Showcasing Impact
- Show Impact with Quantifiable Results (The Metrics Method)
- Employers don't just want duties; they want to see measurable value. Every bullet point should answer the question: "So what?"
Highlighting Digital Fluency
- Employers are not looking for generalists; they want to know exactly which software you can use on Day 1.
- Move Beyond the Basics & create distinct categories for your technical expertise.
Final Polish
- Gen Z understands personal branding, but the resume must first pass the machine (ATS) and then appeal to the human reader.
- Avoid Distracting Graphics or dense color blocks that ATS might reject.
