The precise boundaries between each section helps to channel the information.

How do you grab the attention of your potential employer? That's easy—all you need is to have a clear and comprehensive resume format. Your resume can be the ticket to that dream job! One major factor that makes a resume great is the lay out or over-all format of it. Usually, a resume is scanned for about 10-30 seconds—it doesn't get a full read through the first time! So it's important that all the essential information in your resume is organized well. To achieve this, use simple yet professional looking fonts (e.g. Helvetica, Seriff, and Calibri fonts). Make good use of italic and bold font styles to guide the reader's eyes along your resume. Using graphics and bullet points can help highlight the key parts of your cover letter. Lastly, headings and subheadings can give your resume a logical format that can further emphasize key information in your CV.