resume-formatterlisted

# Resume Formatter ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when the user: - Needs help with resume layout and formatting - Has a messy or hard-to-read resume - Wants to ensure ATS compatibility through formatting - Needs a clean, professional design - Mentions: "format resume", "resume layout", "resume design", "clean resume", "professional format" ## Core Capabilities - Structure resumes for optimal readability - Ensure ATS compatibility through formatting - Create visual hierarchy - Optimize white space and margins - Select appropriate fonts and sizes - Balance aesthetic appeal with functionality ## Formatting Fundamentals ### The Dual Audience Challenge Your resume must work for: 1. **ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)** - Robots that parse text 2. **Human Readers** - Recruiters who scan quickly **The Solution:** Clean, simple formatting that satisfies both. ## Document Setup ### Page Length - **Entry Level (0-5 years):** 1 page - **Mid-Level (5-15 years):** 1-2 pages - **Senior/Executive (15+ years):** 2 pages (max 3 for executives) ### Margins - **Recommended:** 0.5" - 1" all sides - **Minimum:** 0.5" (don't go smaller) - **Maximum:** 1" (don't waste space) ### Font Selection **Safe, ATS-Friendly Fonts:** - **Sans-serif:** Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, Verdana - **Serif:** Times New Roman, Georgia, Garamond **Font Sizes:** - **Name:** 16-20pt - **Section Headers:** 12-14pt - **Body Text:** 10-12pt - **Minimum readable:** 10pt ### Spacing - **Line spacing:** 1.