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• Jul 27, 20265 min

  • Layout
  • ATS

  Resume Layout and Formatting: A Guide to Readability

  How to lay out a resume that is easy to scan and ATS-friendly: section order, fonts, spacing, margins, length, file format and the design pitfalls to avoid.

  Takeaways

  • A consistent visual hierarchy beats any graphic effect.
  • One readable font, body text between 10 and 12 pt, generous margins.
  • Avoid skill bars and text in images: software reads none of it.

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• May 12, 20266 min

  • ATS

  Applicant Tracking Systems Explained: How to Get Through

  What applicant tracking systems actually do, why some resumes get lost in them, and practical steps to write a resume that software and recruiters can read.

  Takeaways

  • An ATS organizes and searches applications; a person still decides at the end.
  • Simple layout, standard section headings, selectable text, unambiguous dates.
  • Mirror the ad’s terms only where they describe what you actually did.

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• Mar 19, 20265 min

  • Writing
  • ATS

  Resume Action Verbs: Lists by Field and How to Use Them

  Strong action verbs make resume bullet points clearer and more convincing. Find verb lists by field, examples of strong bullets and tips on ATS keywords.

  Takeaways

  • Open each bullet with a precise verb, then the object, then the result.
  • Drop “responsible for” and “worked on”: they do not say what you did.
  • Keep the same grammatical form throughout the section.

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