conflicting advice everywhere—some say stuff keywords for bots, others say focus on storytelling for humans. how do you balance both? specific examples of resumes that worked? or is this just consulting career coach nonsense?
it’s all nonsense. write two versions: one bot-bait full of keywords, one human-readable. pray they open the right file.
i used same resume for both and got through! just put keywords in parentheses maybe? idk but worked for deloitte!
Integrate keywords naturally: ‘Led digital transformation (machine learning, process optimization) initiative driving 18% cost reduction.’ This satisfies ATS while maintaining narrative flow. Prioritize human readability—ATS-friendly doesn’t mean sacrificing coherence.
Balance IS achievable! Smart keyword placement + authentic achievements = perfection! 
Case study: Resumes with 5-7% keyword density and STAR-formatted achievements have 72% pass-through rate. Use tools like ResumeWorded to audit both ATS and human-readability scores.