resume-formatter

Topics in the source

• Resume Formatter
• When to Use This Skill
• Core Capabilities
• Formatting Fundamentals
• The Dual Audience Challenge
• Document Setup
• Page Length
• Margins

Use this skill when the user: Needs help with resume layout and formatting Has a messy or hard-to-read resume Wants to ensure ATS compatibility through formatting Needs a clean, professional design Mentions: "format resume", "resume layout", "resume design", "clean resume", "professional format" Structure resumes for optimal readability Ensure ATS compatibility through formatting Create visual hierarchy Optimize white space and margins Select appropriate fonts and sizes Balance aesthetic appeal with functionality Your resume must work for: 1. ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) - Robots that parse text 2. Human Readers - Recruiters who scan quickly The Solution: Clean, simple formatting that satisfies both. Entry Level (0-5 years): 1 page Mid-Level (5-15 years): 1-2 pages Senior/Executive (15+ years): 2 pages (max 3 for executives) Recommended: 0.5" - 1" all sides Minimum: 0.5" (don't go smaller) Maximum: 1" (don't waste space) Safe, ATS-Friendly Fonts: Sans-serif: Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, Verdana Serif: Times New Roman, Georgia, Garamond Font Sizes: Name: 16-20pt Section Headers: 12-14pt Body Text: 10-12pt Minimum readable: 10pt Line spacing: 1.0 to 1.15 Space after paragraphs: 6-1

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