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ATS Resume File Naming: Simple Rules for a Clean Filename
A simple resume filename will not carry your application, but it can keep your materials cleaner and more consistent. Use a naming pattern that is easy to read and easy to maintain across tailored versions.
Jun 20, 20265 min readATS
What this article clears up fast
- •Use FirstName-LastName-Resume.pdf as your default filename.
- •Add a short target role only when it helps you separate tailored versions.
- •Skip clutter like Final, Updated, long job titles, and decorative symbols.
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A compact ATS reading list while the archive is still growing.
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ATS: Parsing, formatting, and targeting signals that help resumes survive the first screen.