If you've been applying for remote jobs and keep seeing "Application Viewed: 0" or "Not Selected" within hours, you're not alone. Most beginners struggle not because they're unqualified — but because their application never gets seen.

In 2025, ATS filters and AI screeners decide whether your resume reaches a human. This guide explains why your applications get no views and the exact fixes to start getting seen, reviewed, and shortlisted.

👉 Before anything, run your resume through the free ATS Resume Scanner — it shows exactly why it isn't being viewed.

1. Your Resume Is Failing ATS Filters (The #1 Cause of 0 Views)

Over 80% of remote applications never reach a human because the resume:

  • Uses Canva
  • Has columns
  • Includes icons/photos
  • Uses PDFs with broken formatting
  • Lacks matching keywords

✅ Fix:

💡 Applications with ATS-optimized formatting get 3× more views.

2. You're Applying to Roles That Aren't Beginner-Friendly

Beginners often apply to "remote" roles that quietly require:

  • 2–3 years experience
  • CRM experience
  • SaaS support knowledge
  • Specific industry background

✅ Fix:

Apply only to beginner-verified jobs

👉 Filter Entry Level & No Experience on the Job Board

3. You're Missing Job Keywords Completely

If a job description mentions:

  • "Notion"
  • "Slack"
  • "Zendesk"
  • "Google Workspace"

…and your resume doesn't include these → your application = invisible.

✅ Fix:

Use the Keyword Suggestions inside the ATS Scanner.

Copy keywords directly from the job description and add them to your skills section.

4. Your Skills Section Is Vague

Recruiters ignore resumes with:

❌ Don't Use:

  • "Hardworking"
  • "Team player"
  • "Fast learner"
  • "Detail-oriented"
  • "Self-motivated"

✅ Use Instead:

  • Asynchronous communication
  • Task management (Notion, ClickUp)
  • Basic project management
  • Email organization
  • Customer interaction examples

5. You Have No Proof of Skills (Big Mistake for Beginners)

Your resume must show proof, not promises.

✅ Fix:

Use the Portfolio Mini Projects to create:

  • A Notion dashboard
  • A sample support ticket reply
  • A 3-day content calendar

Add them as links → you immediately stand out.

6. You're Applying Too Fast or Too Late

Most companies review FIRST 24 HOURS ONLY.

  • If you apply late → no eyes
  • If you mass apply at midnight → recruiter won't see you near top of list

✅ Fix:

  • Apply at 8–11 AM (their local time)
  • Use the Job Board which shows newest jobs first
  • Set up notifications for new postings

7. You're Ignoring Time Zones

If you live in EU but apply for EST-only roles → automatic disqualification.

✅ Fix:

  • Check timezone requirements in job descriptions
  • Add "Available: 9AM–5PM EST Overlap" to your resume
  • Filter jobs by your timezone compatibility on the Job Board

📝 Checklist: How to Start Getting Views This Week

Action Tool
Rebuild resume Resume Builder
Fix ATS issues ATS Scanner
Add portfolio proof Portfolio Mini Projects
Apply daily Job Board
Find best-fit careers Career Matcher
Get complete starter kit Jumpstart Kit

FAQs

Why do my remote job applications get "0 views"?

ATS filtering prevents your resume from being opened if keywords or formatting are wrong. Most remote companies use Applicant Tracking Systems that automatically reject resumes with poor formatting, missing keywords, or incompatible file types.

How do I know which jobs are beginner-friendly?

Use the Entry-Level + No Experience filters on the RemotelyYou Job Board. These filters show only positions that explicitly welcome beginners and don't require prior remote work experience.

Should beginners use Canva resumes?

No, Canva templates break most ATS systems. Use simple, single-column Word or Google Docs formats instead, or build your resume with an ATS-friendly tool like the RemotelyYou Resume Builder.

How do I get more recruiter views?

Fix ATS issues, add proof projects, use keywords, and apply strategically. Optimize your resume format, match job description keywords exactly, and apply within the first 24 hours of a posting.

🧲 Start Getting Views Today

Getting zero views doesn't mean you're unqualified — it means your application isn't being processed correctly.

Fix your resume formatting, add small proof projects, match keywords, and apply strategically. Within 1–2 weeks, your applications will start getting views, and interviews follow shortly after.

🎯 Start now: