The Simple Resume Mistake That's Costing You Interviews

The Perfect-Looking Resume That Gets You Nowhere

You've downloaded a sleek, modern, multi-column resume template. It looks amazing on your screen—a true work of art. But when you hit "submit" on that application, you might as well have sent a blank page. The Applicant Tracking System (ATS) sees complex formatting as gibberish, and it simply won’t parse the information correctly.

The Formatting Fault Line: What an ATS Can't Read

An ATS isn't a human. It's a simple program designed to read text in a linear fashion. Columns, tables, images, and non-standard fonts are all major roadblocks. When the ATS encounters these, it often fails to read the content, and you lose your chance.

• Two-Column Layouts: The system might read from left to right, combining your skills column and your work history column into a single, unreadable block of text.
• Graphics and Images: Your beautifully designed logo or a progress bar graphic for your skills is completely invisible to an ATS. This is wasted space at best and a parsing error at worst.
• Headers and Footers: Information in the header or footer (like your name or contact info) can sometimes be missed, meaning the recruiter won't even know who you are.

A Better Way to Design Your Professional Profile

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• Optimized for Reading: Our templates use a single-column layout, standard fonts, and clear headings so every piece of information is captured correctly.
• No-Nonsense Design: We focus on what matters to the recruiter—your skills and experience—without the flashy elements that confuse an ATS.
• PDF & .DOCX Compatibility: We provide templates in formats proven to be most ATS-friendly, so you never have to guess.

How to Fix Your Resume Formatting Today

Step 1: Choose a Simple Template

Ditch the two-column template. Find a clean, single-column design. You can create a great one with just a word processor.

Step 2: Use Standard Headings

Use common headings like "Work Experience," "Education," and "Skills." Avoid creative titles like "My Journey" or "What I Do."

Step 3: Stick to Text

Do not use graphics, charts, or images. Stick to standard fonts like Calibri or Arial and use simple bullet points.

Don't Let Your Great Experience Go Unseen.

It's frustrating to think your perfect resume is being rejected because of a simple design choice. With a focus on scannable, clean formatting, you can ensure your hard-earned experience makes it to the right person.

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