Format Resumes for Jobvite ATS Clients

When you submit candidates to clients using Jobvite, the system parses uploaded resumes to extract information for searches while retaining the original formatted document. This dual approach means formatting matters twice - once for the parsing algorithm and once for human reviewers. While specific parsing technology details weren't found in current documentation, the system clearly struggles with non-text-based content and complex layouts. Understanding this helps you prepare submissions that work seamlessly with your clients' workflow.

Your Jobvite clients can accept resumes in multiple formats, but success rates vary significantly. The system supports .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .html, and .rft formats, with the critical requirement that PDFs must be text-based, not scanned. Additional attachments can include various image formats (jpg, png, gif), office documents (xls, ppt), and even multimedia files (mp4, mp3), giving you flexibility in how you present candidate portfolios to clients.

The most common rejection reasons stem from parsing failures that make candidates invisible to your clients' searches. Scanned or password-protected PDFs top the list, followed by complex formatting with tables, images, multiple columns, and nonstandard fonts. Functional resume formats also cause problems because they don't follow the chronological structure Jobvite expects. While recruiters can access original files, initial parsing failures often mean your candidates never make it to the shortlist stage.