Format Resumes for Sense ATS Clients

When you submit candidate resumes to clients using Sense, the system uses parsing technology to extract and categorize information from each document. The parsing accuracy depends heavily on resume formatting and structure. Clean, well-organized resumes with standard section headers and simple layouts parse more successfully than complex designs with graphics or unusual formatting. Understanding this process helps agencies prepare submissions that showcase candidate qualifications effectively rather than getting filtered out due to technical parsing issues. Current parsing capabilities should be verified with Sense documentation.

Different file formats perform differently when submitted to Sense systems. While specific format requirements should be confirmed with current Sense documentation, general ATS best practices suggest that simple, text-based formats typically parse more reliably than complex layouts. Agencies should verify current file format requirements and size limits with their Sense clients before bulk submissions. Consistent formatting across all candidate submissions helps maintain professional standards and reduces the likelihood of technical rejections.

Candidate submissions can be rejected for various formatting-related reasons in Sense systems. Complex layouts with multiple columns, graphics, or unusual fonts may not parse correctly, causing qualified candidates to be filtered out automatically. Inconsistent section headers, merged text fields, or embedded images can also cause parsing failures. For staffing agencies, these rejections represent lost opportunities and potential damage to client relationships. Understanding common rejection reasons helps agencies proactively format submissions to maximize candidate visibility and placement success rates.