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Using creative resume design for targeted job applications

I've landed jobs using both plain and creative resumes, but the creative one stands out in direct applications

What I wish I knew
"That ATS software is not as strict as I thought"
If I could tell you one thing
"Use a creative resume design for direct applications, but a plain one for job portals and recruiters"
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