• Hiring managers can’t see your specialization
• ATS may rank you lower for film‑editing keywords

• Replace generic titles with specific ones like “Senior Film Editor” or “Post‑Production Editor”
• Add the type of projects (e.g., feature film, documentary)

Editor, XYZ Studios (2018‑2022)

Senior Film Editor – Feature & Documentary, XYZ Studios (2018‑2022)

• ATS sees a list of tools but not how you used them
• Recruiters can’t gauge proficiency level

• Pair each software with an achievement or responsibility
• Mention version or level (e.g., Advanced Avid Media Composer)

Software: Avid, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve

Avid Media Composer (Advanced) – edited 30‑minute documentary, reducing post‑production time by 15%

• Dilutes focus on editing expertise
• ATS may penalize irrelevant keywords

• Keep only film‑related roles or translate transferable skills into editing language
• Create a separate ‘Other Experience’ section if needed

Barista, Coffee House – 2015‑2016

Removed unrelated role; added ‘Freelance Colorist’ to highlight relevant skill

• ATS can’t parse dates
• Hiring managers view it as unprofessional

• Use a clean, reverse‑chronological layout
• Standardize dates as “Month YYYY”
• Align margins and bullet styles

2019 – 2021 Senior Editor XYZ Studios

Senior Film Editor, XYZ Studios – Jan 2019 to Dec 2021

• Impact is vague, making it hard to assess value
• ATS may miss numbers that boost relevance

• Add metrics: % increase, time saved, audience size
• Use active verbs and concrete results

Edited promotional videos for clients.

Edited 20+ promotional videos, increasing client engagement by 35% and winning two industry awards.