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Tailor Your Resume & Boost Your ATS Score
Need help tailoring your resume for a specific job or passing an ATS (Applicant Tracking System)? You’re in the right place. Upplai’s smart resume tools are designed to help you get more interviews by customizing your resume and cover letter for every job you apply to.
On this page, you’ll find short, easy-to-follow videos to help you make the most of Upplai—from uploading your resume to tweaking your layout, improving your ATS score, and everything in between.
💡 Whether you’re just starting your job search or fine-tuning the final draft of your resume, these tutorials will help you create a standout application packet that gets noticed.
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How to Tailor Your Resume to Any Job In Seconds
Learn how to use Upplai to tailor your resume to any job in just a few clicks. Simply upload your resume, paste a job link, and instantly get a tailored resume and cover letter with ATS scoring to improve your interview chances.
ATS SCORE
What is an ATS Score & How to Improve It
Confused about ATS scores? This video breaks down how your resume is analyzed by both machines (Applicant Tracking Systems) and humans (recruiters)—and how Upplai helps optimize it with the right keywords and formatting.
Additionally learn how to quickly scan the job requirements without having to manually read through the entire job description. Upplai breaks down the job requirements into the following categories- (1) Work Experience, (2) Hard Skills, (3) Educational Qualifications, and (4) Soft Skills. And it also highlights how your resume matches up to each.
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How to Customize Your Resume Design & Layout
Make your resume stand out with Upplai’s easy-to-use design tools. See how to change templates, layouts, colors, fonts, and spacing to reflect your unique personality. With Upplai, you can ensure that your resume is both ATS-friendly and human-friendly.
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How to Edit Your Tailored Resume Using Upplai’s Resume Editor
Not happy with the first draft? Easily fine-tune your tailored resume using Upplai’s intuitive editor. Learn how to hide/show sections, reorder them, edit content, and review updated ATS scores after making changes.
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How to Review Resume Changes & Suggestions
See what Upplai changed in your resume, why it matters. Learn how Upplai highlights edits, provides actionable feedback, and helps you optimize further to help you get closer to an interview. Additionally, learn how to track added keywords, revert edits, and apply helpful AI suggestions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an ATS, and why is it important?
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is recruiting software used by companies to manage, organize, and search job applications. It acts as a database, helping recruiters filter resumes based on job-specific criteria.
Why it matters:
Impact on Job Seekers: Without ATS optimization, your resume may never reach a human recruiter, significantly lowering your chances of landing an interview.
ATS Usage: 99% of Fortune 500 companies, and over 70% of large US corporations use an ATS in their hiring process.
Why is it important to tailor my resume for each job application?
Tailoring your resume ensures it passes Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and captures recruiters’ attention. ATS algorithms scan for specific keywords from the job description. If your resume doesn’t include these keywords—for example, using “customer-centric” instead of “user-centric”—your application may be rejected.
Tailoring also highlights your most relevant skills and experiences, making it easier for time-constrained recruiters to see why you’re the best fit, significantly increasing your chances of securing an interview.
What is the ATS score, and how is it calculated?
The ATS score evaluates how well your resume matches a job posting based on criteria relevant to Applicant Tracking Systems.
Upplai’s AI analyzes the job description to identify the most relevant keywords and their importance to the role (based on their frequency in the job description). It then scans your resume to determine which keywords are present, how well they’re used, and how frequently they appear.
For example, listing “SQL” as a standalone skill is less impactful than referencing it in an achievement, like “Optimized database queries using SQL to improve efficiency by 30%”. Similarly, using “SQL” multiple times where relevant strengthens the ATS score.
This blog provides a detailed breakdown of how an ATS score is calculated.
What is an ATS-friendly resume template and how does Upplai ensure my resume is ATS-compatible?
ATS-friendly resume templates avoid elements like images, tables, or complex formatting that can confuse ATS algorithms. Upplai ensures all templates use clear formatting, readable fonts, and appropriate contrast, so your resume passes ATS filters and looks professional.
This YouTube video contains valuable information on ATS compatibility.
Can you save your progress on Upplai?
Yes. Upplai’s job application tracker automatically saves the job description, ATS and resume scores, tailored resume and cover letter.
Additionally, when you make edits to your resume or cover letter and download it, Upplai automatically saves your edits and updates your preferences. If you do not download your resume or cover letter after editing them, you will need to manually save your edits by clicking on the save button on the top right.
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