A strong résumé isn’t just pretty.
It should guide the readerʼs eye and get past screening software.
- Updated contact info (no icons — plain text only)
- Clear objective aligned with the target role (skip the generic fluff)
- Key strengths summarized with industry-relevant keywords
- Experience = role + context + measurable outcomes
- Relevant education, continuous training, affiliations
- Layout that fits the role — creative for design jobs, clean for the rest
- Avoid columns, tables, or “too-pretty-to-parseˮ templates
- Always save as readable PDF (not an image or locked Canva format)
Tip: Have two versions if needed
One ATS-friendly version
One polished version for direct contacts or networking moments