Proper Resume Formatting and Design

The initial impression must be inviting, attractive and professional. This determination is usually made within just a few seconds, before the reader actually engages the words on the page. The general layout and format of the résumé should invite the reader into the text. If the résumé fails in this first test, chances are the decision-maker won’t go any further.

Source: IOT.

  1. Good font
  2. Evenly-set margins
  3. Consistent line spacing
  4. Clear section headings
  5. Enough white space
  6. No graphics, no photos
  7. Ideally one-page

Including the Most Important Sections

  1. Resume heading with your contact information.
  2. Resume profile: a professional summary of qualifications.
  3. Work experience
  4. Education
  5. skills
  6. Extra Sections(awards, projects)

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Resume

Bonus Materials and Resume Ideas for a Good-Looking Resume

  1. Professional font, such as Cambria, Calibri, Georgia, or Verdana. 11Pt to 12pt size.
  2. Single line spacing.
  3. 1-inch margins on all four sides.
  4. Lots of white space to give readers some breathing room.
  5. Big section headings.