Six fundamentals that turn a good resume into an interview magnet.
Match your resume keywords to the job description. Recruiters and ATS software scan for relevant terms, so mirror the language used in the posting.
Start bullet points with strong action verbs and quantify results. "Increased sales 32%" beats "responsible for sales".
Use a single, consistent layout with clear sections. White space and readable fonts help both humans and ATS parse your CV.
Unless you have 10+ years of experience, keep it to one page. Prioritize recent and relevant achievements.
Avoid images, columns that break parsing, and unusual fonts. Save and submit as a standard PDF.
Typos are the fastest way to get filtered out. Read it aloud and have someone else review it.