How can you make a resume more effective? —Give it a clear and well-structured lay out. A resume designed this way is more likely to impress potential employers, get the attention of recruiters, and get you hired faster!
Since most resume are scanned for about 10-30 seconds, it’s essential that you place all your content within a well-structured lay out. To achieve this, use simple, yet professional font such as Serif or Calibri, select a font size between 11 and 12, and use bold/italic font faces to help guide the reader along your resume. Using graphics and bullets will bring emphasis on the key part of your CV, while using wide-margins, headings, and subheadings give your resume a logical format while also highlighting the key sections of your resume.