Resume Formatter

Formatting Fundamentals

The Dual Audience Challenge

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.

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)