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@Simon_Ingari (published 2026-07-31) lists five resume elements he says cause ATS…

2026-07-31 · 08:08 UTC ·@Simon_Ingari ·1 min read

Brief

Simon Ingari warns jobseekers that five modern resume elements—tables/text boxes, custom section headers, logos/icons, multiple columns, and "fancy" fonts—will cause applicant-tracking systems to auto-reject applications. He advises plain-text, single-column layouts with standard headers and basic fonts (Calibri, Arial, Times New Roman) and offers a paid CV revamp via cv@oyk.co.ke.

Why it matters

@Simon_Ingari (published 2026-07-31) lists five resume elements he says cause ATS auto-rejections: Tables & text boxes; Custom section headers (e.g., "What I Bring to the Table"); Logos & icons; Multiple columns; and "fancy" fonts such as Calibri Light or Helvetica Neue.

Key details

  • He recommends plain-text, single-column resumes with standard headers (e.g., "Professional Experience"), no images or icons, and basic fonts like Calibri, Arial, or Times New Roman to ensure proper ATS parsing.
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Source evidence

URGENT: If your resume has any of these 5 things, the ATS is auto-rejecting you 🚫

Why?

These 5 'modern' resume elements that ATS systems HATE:

  1. Tables & Text Boxes
    ❌ ATS can't read them
    ✅ Use plain text formatting

  2. Custom Section Headers
    ❌ "What I Bring to the Table"
    ✅ "Professional Experience"

  3. Logos & Icons
    ❌ Confuse parsing systems
    ✅ Text-only formatting

  4. Multiple Columns
    ❌ Scramble reading order
    ✅ Single-column layout

  5. Fancy Fonts
    ❌ Calibri Light, Helvetica Neue
    ✅ Basic Calibri, Arial, Times New Roman

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