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Structure & Formatting

Single-column layout, no tables or text boxesStandard section headers (Work Experience, Education, Skills)Consistent date format throughout (e.g. Jan 2023 – Present)Saved as .docx or text-based PDF, not a scanned imageOne to two pages, depending on experience level

Content

Summary tailored to the specific role, not genericBullet points start with strong action verbsAchievements include numbers or measurable outcomes where possibleNo unexplained employment gaps longer than a few monthsSkills section reflects tools actually used in recent roles

ATS & Keywords

Key terms from the job description appear naturally in your bulletsBoth acronym and full term used at least once (e.g. SEO / Search Engine Optimization)Job titles match how they're commonly searched, not internal-only titlesResume tested against the actual job posting with an ATS checker

Final Checks

No spelling or grammar errors — read it out loud onceContact information is current and includes a professional emailFile name is clear, e.g. FirstName-LastName-Resume.pdfLinkedIn URL included and profile is up to date

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