How Applicant Tracking Systems parse your resume — and the 11 formatting rules that get you past the filter every time.
The three resume formats explained — with a simple decision tree so you pick the right one for your situation.
One page or two? Here's the rule based on years of experience — plus when to break it.
The default answer is PDF — but there's one situation where Word wins. Here's the rule.
Two pages is standard. Three is sometimes fine. Here's how to decide.
The most-scanned area of the whole document — get it right in 60 seconds.
The design cues that signal 'modern' vs 'traditional' — and which industries expect which.
The situations where two pages beats one — and how to structure them.
The safe, clean fonts that always render — plus the wildcards that only work in creative fields.
The exact margins, line-heights, and section spacing recruiters find scannable.