resume-formatter
Resume Formatter
Formatting Fundamentals
The Dual Audience Challenge
Your resume must work for:
- ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) - Robots that parse text
- Human Readers - Recruiters who scan quickly
The Solution: Clean, simple formatting that satisfies both.
Document Setup
Page Length
- 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)
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