Stick to usual English words
Since algorithms crawl data while reading resumes, their ability to comprehend is restricted by the machine ability to read English. Hence avoid using rare or complicated English words
Save your resume in generic software
Word documents & PDF are generally accepted document as is any XML convertible file.
Specify all your skills
Quite often humans understand the context of the applicant during the process of selection. Certain advanced AI algorithms are also contextually intelligent which can identify skills even if they are missed on the resume. But a lot others are not so advanced so make sure you do not omit any skills.
Avoid exaggeration
Note that all your resume will be compared to other similar candidates, hence any extra claims can label you as a braggart or statistically put, an outlier (exception) thereby removing you from consideration set.
Do your research before applying
Today companies do advanced prescriptive analytics to compare candidates and hence it is important for you to do your research and apply to the right job. Your chances of selection are enhanced as much by your skill fitment to the job as your interaction with the hiring manager. Make sure you are engaged and appear engaged by responding to their mails and reading through company collateral.
