• Recruiters may not understand specialized symbols or abbreviations
• ATS may skip non‑standard characters
• Reduces readability for non‑academic hiring managers

• Replace LaTeX symbols with plain text equivalents
• Explain specialized terms in simple language
• Use common keywords like "statistical modeling"

Developed a proof for \(\forall x\in\mathbb{R},\; f(x)=\int_{0}^{x}e^{-t^2}dt\)

Developed a proof for all real numbers x, showing that f(x) equals the integral of e^(–t²) from 0 to x

• Hiring managers look for measurable outcomes
• ATS often scores bullet points with numbers higher
• Vague statements fail to differentiate you

• Add percentages, counts, or time saved
• Tie results to project goals or funding amounts
• Use the format: Action + Metric + Result

Conducted research on stochastic processes.

Conducted research on stochastic processes, resulting in a 15% reduction in simulation time and a co‑authored paper in *Journal of Applied Probability*

• Many math roles require mentoring or client communication
• ATS keywords like "teaching" or "presentation" may be missing
• Recruiters may assume a purely research focus

• Add a dedicated Teaching Experience section
• Highlight guest lectures, workshops, or mentorship
• Use verbs such as "taught", "presented", "mentored"

Research Assistant, XYZ University, 2019‑2022

Research Assistant, XYZ University, 2019‑2022 • Mentored 5 undergraduate interns, improving their coding proficiency by 30% • Delivered 3 guest lectures on probability theory to graduate cohorts

• Recruiters skim resumes; dense citation blocks are hard to read
• ATS may truncate long strings of authors and titles
• Key achievements get lost in clutter

• List publications as separate bullet points
• Include only title, journal, year, and your role
• Use consistent citation style (APA or IEEE)

Publications: Smith, J., Doe, A., & Brown, L. (2021). Advanced Topics in Algebraic Topology. *Annals of Mathematics*, 192(3), 567‑589.

Publications: • "Advanced Topics in Algebraic Topology," *Annals of Mathematics*, 2021 – Lead author

• ATS rank resumes based on keyword matches
• Missing keywords cause your resume to be filtered out
• Industry positions may prioritize applied skills over pure theory

• Research job descriptions for terms like "data analysis", "algorithm development", "statistical modeling"
• Incorporate these keywords naturally throughout the resume
• Use a skills section to list them explicitly

Skills: Mathematical reasoning, proof writing, abstract algebra

Skills: Statistical modeling, algorithm development, data analysis, mathematical reasoning, proof writing, abstract algebra