1. Start with a clear summary
Add a short summary at the top that highlights your role, strengths, and target direction. Keep it concise and relevant.
2. Put experience before extras
Lead with your work history or strongest projects. Recruiters want to see impact quickly, so the most important content should come first.
3. Use consistent spacing and hierarchy
Make section titles obvious, keep bullet points uniform, and use enough white space to reduce visual clutter.
Recommended order
- Header
- Summary
- Experience
- Projects
- Skills
- Education
4. Keep it readable on one screen at a time
If a recruiter can scan the page quickly, your resume has a better chance of getting attention. Clean formatting always wins over decoration.
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