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Resume · Lesson 5 of 16

Creating an effective resume template

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Summary

  • Build a clean structure before filling details. Format affects how humans and ATS systems process your resume.

  • Recommended order:

    1. Name and contact details at the top
    2. Short professional summary
    3. Skills section
    4. Professional experience (reverse chronological)
    5. Education and certifications

  • Keep formatting simple and consistent.

    • One clear font (e.g. Calibri or Arial)
    • Consistent spacing and section headings
    • If one job title is bold, make them all bold
    • Consistent date formatting throughout
    • Enough white space; margins about 0.5 to 1 inch

  • Download the course template below (same layout as the video example), then adapt it confidently for your own experience.

Download resume template

Editable Word doc matching the example in the video. Open in Word or Google Docs and replace with your details.