05/05/2026
Fact & Fibs 2026 — Week 17
Fib: “I was contacted by a company that said my experience perfectly matched an open role and asked for my resume. Shortly after, they told me my resume wasn’t ATS compliant and directed me to a paid service to fix it so I could apply.”
Fact: You do not need to pay for an “ATS‑compliant” resume to apply for a job through a legitimate career site. Any recruiter or individual requiring a fee to submit your resume is a red flag. This is a common scam.
Protect yourself by applying directly through official company career sites.