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Fast forward to today, the job application process has undergone a transformative shift. Unlike previous generations who secured jobs by responding directly to “Help Wanted” ads, technological advancements and globalization have altered how candidates search for employment. A staggering 98.8% of Fortune 500 companies now utilize Application Tracking Systems (ATS) to sort through résumés based on automated criteria—often leading to 75% of résumés being rejected outright for minor deviations.