Formatting Your CV for Ithaca Recruitment PortalsExpert ATS Tuning for 2026
Ithaca Energy runs its offshore hiring through iCIMS. If your CV isn't formatted for Ithaca's specific parser, it gets binned before a recruiter opens it. Here's exactly how to pass their screening.
Why Ithaca's ATS silently rejects most offshore CVs
Massive energy operators like Ithaca Energy process thousands of applications per role through automated digital screeners. iCIMS doesn't read your CV the way a person does — it strips your document to plain text, hunts for exact keyword hits, and scores you against the job description before any recruiter is involved.
Non-standard formatting, missing safety certifications like BOSIET or MIST, and vague rotation details are the three fastest ways to get filtered out of the Ithaca pipeline. Ithaca's iCIMS setup scores heavily on installation names and permit-to-work experience. Name every platform you've rotated on, not just the operator.
The Ithaca iCIMS formatting checklist
Fix these before you submit. Each item maps to a real structural flaw the Ithaca screener penalises.
Non-negotiable certifications
- BOSIET + CA-EBS
- MIST
- OGUK Medical
- Confined Space (production roles)
Keyword signals to include verbatim
Match the exact phrasing used in the Ithaca job description — iCIMS penalises paraphrasing.
Structural flaws unique to Ithaca
- iCIMS parses .docx more reliably than PDF — submit both formats where possible
- Bullet character must be a real bullet (•) — arrows and emoji bullets break the parser
- Skills section should mirror the job advert almost verbatim (that's how iCIMS scores match)
Layout rules that get you past the recruiter
- Write experience bullets in STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
- Put a dedicated Certifications block near the top with expiry dates
- List every installation, vessel or asset by name — not just the operator
- State the rotation pattern (e.g. 14/14, 28/28) next to every offshore role
- Quantify results: barrels, LTIF, uptime, days offshore, budget managed
- Mirror the job title on the advert exactly in your headline
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