How to format a resume that will attract the attention of your potential employer?—That's simple, its by having a clear and comprehensive resume layout.
One major factor of writing an effective resume format is how well its lay-out and overall structure is made. In-coming resumes are typically scanned for about 10-30 seconds, so it's important write your resume in a well organized and understandable manner. Use simple, yet professional looking fonts such as Seriff, Calibri, or Helvetica. Font size should only be between 11-12, as to make your resume look less cluttered and more organized. Use bullets and graphics to give emphasis on pertinent parts of your resume, headings and subheadings can also help highlight the key parts in your cover letter.