ATS Optimization Kit (95+ Pass Rate)
ATS Resume Checklist & Action Verbs
Format your resume for Naukri, LinkedIn, and MNC applicant tracking systems with verifiable quantitative bullet points.
Single-Column Plain-Text Template
# [YOUR FULL NAME] [City, State, India] | [+91 XXXXX XXXXX] | [your.email@gmail.com] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yourname | GitHub: github.com/yourname | Portfolio: yourportfolio.com ## PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Results-driven [Target Job Title] with hands-on expertise in [3 Core Tools, e.g. SQL, Power BI, Python]. Built and deployed [X real-world projects], optimizing business workflows by [X%]. Passionate about turning complex data into actionable executive insights. ## CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS - Languages & Tools: SQL (Window Functions, CTEs), Power BI (DAX, Star Schema), Python (Pandas, NumPy), Excel (Power Query, XLOOKUP) - Competencies: Data Modeling, Dashboard Design, A/B Testing, ETL Pipelines, Business MIS Reporting ## FEATURED PROJECTS ### Swiggy / Zomato Delivery Analytics Dashboard | Power BI, SQL, DAX - Engineered a Star Schema dimensional model connecting 150,000+ delivery records, reducing report refresh latency by 45%. - Formulated 20+ custom DAX measures (CALCULATE, Time-Intelligence) to analyze average delivery times, rider payouts, and regional margins. - Live Interactive Dashboard: [novypro.com/project/link] | GitHub: [github.com/yourname/project] ### Indian FinTech Loan Default Risk Analyzer | Python, Pandas, Scikit-Learn - Performed exploratory data analysis (EDA) on 80,000 banking loan records to identify high-risk customer default triggers. - Developed an interactive Streamlit dashboard allowing loan officers to simulate borrower default probabilities. ## WORK EXPERIENCE ### [Company Name] | [Job Title] | [City, India] [Month, Year] – Present - Automated daily and weekly sales MIS reporting using Power Query and advanced Excel, saving 12 manual team hours per week. - Collaborated with cross-functional sales and finance leads to reconcile monthly revenue variations, achieving 99.4% reporting accuracy. ## EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS - Bachelor of Technology / Commerce / Science | [University Name] | [Graduation Year] - Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) | [Year]
5 Golden Rules for 90+ ATS Score
1. Strict Single-Column Layout: Never use 2-column templates or tables which scramble text parser algorithms.
2. Google "X-Y-Z" Bullet Formula: "Accomplished [X] as measured by [Y] by doing [Z]".
3. Include Standard Headers: Summary, Technical Skills, Projects, Work Experience, Education.
4. Live Project Links: Always include GitHub, NovyPro, Behance, or live URLs.
5. Save as Plain PDF or DOCX: Avoid image-heavy scans.
Power Action Verbs by Category
Replace weak words ("Worked on", "Helped with") with strong impactful action verbs.
Leadership & Ownership
SpearheadedOrchestratedArchitectedPioneeredChampionedMobilized
Optimization & Efficiency
AutomatedStreamlinedAcceleratedConsolidatedRestructuredEliminated
Achievement & Results
ExceededGeneratedAmplifiedMaximizedBoostedDelivered
Analysis & Engineering
DiagnosedFormulatedAuditedSynthesizedQuantifiedEngineered