What is the phenomenon of simple CVs?

Colorful CVs often fail ATS scans—systems that review resumes. Complex designs, bright backgrounds, and unnecessary fonts can result in rejection. Networkio offers a simple template that highlights your achievements, key skills, and is guaranteed to pass ATS checks.

Everyone has experienced the situation when a sent resume doesn’t get any responses. The reason may not be the lack of experience but that the CV doesn’t pass through the ATS (Applicant Tracking System)—the software used by recruiters to scan and filter resumes.

What is ATS and how does it work?

ATS helps employers analyze the content of resumes, categorize them, and identify candidates that meet the key requirements of the job. The system evaluates the CV based on relevant keywords and formatting. If the resume is not formatted correctly, even a qualified candidate may be automatically rejected.

Common mistakes when formatting CVs

Candidates often pay too much attention to the design of their resumes, forgetting that simplicity and clarity are more important. The most common mistakes are: