Workday ATS Guide
by Workday Inc. — used in US, UK, DE, CH, FR · ~20% of Fortune 500
Used by
UBS, Novartis, Swiss Re, Roche
Strengths
- Cloud-native
- AI-powered screening
- Integrates with HR suite
Score Weighting
keywords
50%
format
20%
completeness
15%
experience
10%
education
5%
Workday ATS Guide
Workday is the most widely used ATS in Switzerland, especially among large enterprises. It powers recruitment for UBS, Novartis, Swiss Re, and Roche.
How Workday Parses Your CV
Workday extracts text left-to-right, top-to-bottom. Multi-column layouts confuse it. Tables and graphics are ignored. The system scores your CV against the job description using keyword density and semantic matching.
What Workday Looks For
- Keywords (50%): Exact matches with the job description. Use the same terminology.
- Format (20%): Clean, single-column layout. Standard fonts. No headers/footers with important info.
- Completeness (15%): All standard sections present (contact, experience, education, skills).
- Experience (10%): Years of relevant experience, recency bias.
- Education (5%): Degree level and field match.
Tips for Workday
- Use exact keywords from the job description
- Avoid tables and columns — Workday parses left-to-right
- Submit as PDF, not Word
- Include a skills section with bullet points
- Put contact info at the top, not in a header
Weaknesses
- Complex setup
- Expensive for SMEs
- Strict keyword matching