resume formatter

仓库: paramchoudhary/resumeskills
安装量: 254
排名: #3439

安装

npx skills add https://github.com/paramchoudhary/resumeskills --skill Resume

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:

  • ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) - Robots that parse text

  • 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: 1.0 to 1.15

  • Space after paragraphs: 6-12pt

  • Section spacing: 12-16pt between sections

ATS-Safe Formatting Rules

DO:

  • ✅ Use standard fonts

  • ✅ Use simple bullet points (•, -, *)

  • ✅ Use bold and italic sparingly

  • ✅ Use standard section headers

  • ✅ Save as .docx or text-based .pdf

  • ✅ Put contact info in body (not header)

  • ✅ Use single column layout

  • ✅ Use consistent formatting throughout

DON'T:

  • ❌ Use tables (except simple ones for contact info)

  • ❌ Use text boxes

  • ❌ Use columns (multi-column layouts)

  • ❌ Use headers/footers for important info

  • ❌ Use images or graphics

  • ❌ Use unusual fonts

  • ❌ Use skill bars or progress indicators

  • ❌ Use special characters or emojis

  • ❌ Use color for essential information

Section Organization

Standard Section Order

1. Contact Information
2. Professional Summary (optional)
3. Skills/Technical Skills
4. Professional Experience
5. Education
6. Certifications (if relevant)
7. Additional (volunteer, languages, etc.)

Section Header Formatting

ATS-Recognized Headers:

  • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE or WORK EXPERIENCE

  • EDUCATION

  • SKILLS or TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY or SUMMARY

  • CERTIFICATIONS

  • PROJECTS

Format Options:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

or

Professional Experience
_______________________

or

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contact Information Layout

JOHN SMITH
john.smith@email.com | (555) 123-4567 | linkedin.com/in/johnsmith
San Francisco, CA

Alternative Format

JOHN SMITH
San Francisco, CA
john.smith@email.com | (555) 123-4567
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnsmith | GitHub: github.com/johnsmith

What to Include

  • ✅ Full name

  • ✅ Professional email

  • ✅ Phone number

  • ✅ City, State (no full address needed)

  • ✅ LinkedIn URL

  • ✅ Portfolio/GitHub (if relevant)

What to Exclude

  • ❌ Full street address

  • ❌ Photo

  • ❌ Date of birth

  • ❌ Marital status

  • ❌ Multiple phone numbers

  • ❌ Personal social media

Experience Section Formatting

Standard Format

COMPANY NAME | City, ST
Job Title | Month Year - Month Year

• Achievement bullet with metrics and results
• Achievement bullet with metrics and results
• Achievement bullet with metrics and results

Alternative Format

Job Title
COMPANY NAME, City, ST                    Month Year - Month Year

• Achievement bullet with metrics and results
• Achievement bullet with metrics and results

Date Formatting

  • Consistent format: Use same format throughout

  • Recommended: Month Year (Jan 2020 - Present)

  • Also acceptable: MM/YYYY (01/2020 - Present)

  • Avoid: Full dates (January 15, 2020)

Bullet Point Guidelines

  • Length: 1-2 lines each

  • Format: Start with action verb, end with result

  • Quantity: 3-6 bullets per role (more for recent, fewer for old)

  • Symbol: Use standard bullets (•, -, *)

Skills Section Formatting

Option 1: Simple List

SKILLS
Python, JavaScript, SQL, React, Node.js, AWS, Docker, Git, Agile, JIRA

Option 2: Categorized

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL
Frameworks: React, Node.js, Django, Flask
Tools: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins

Option 3: Columns (Careful with ATS)

SKILLS
Languages        Frameworks       Tools
Python           React            AWS
JavaScript       Node.js          Docker
SQL              Django           Git

Note: Multi-column layouts may cause ATS issues. Test before using.

Education Section Formatting

Standard Format

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of California, Berkeley | 2018
GPA: 3.8/4.0 (include if 3.5+)

With Honors/Details

EDUCATION
MBA, Finance & Strategy | Stanford Graduate School of Business | 2020
• Graduated with Distinction
• Relevant Coursework: Corporate Finance, M&A Strategy

Visual Hierarchy Principles

Hierarchy Order

  • Name - Largest, most prominent

  • Section Headers - Clear divisions

  • Job Titles/Company Names - Easy to scan

  • Bullet Points - The details

Creating Hierarchy

  • Use font SIZE to create levels

  • Use BOLD for emphasis (names, titles, headers)

  • Use CAPS for section headers

  • Use consistent spacing to separate sections

White Space Management

Good White Space:

  • Between sections (clear separation)

  • After headings (visual breathing room)

  • Between bullets (don't cram)

  • Around margins (frame the content)

Bad White Space:

  • Huge gaps between sections

  • Inconsistent spacing

  • Half-empty pages

  • Excessive margins eating space

Common Formatting Mistakes

Mistake 1: Wall of Text

Problem: Dense paragraphs with no bullets Solution: Use bullet points, keep paragraphs short

Mistake 2: Inconsistent Formatting

Problem: Different fonts, sizes, or styles throughout Solution: Pick one format and stick to it

Mistake 3: Trying to Be Creative

Problem: Fancy designs that break ATS Solution: Save creativity for portfolio, not resume

Mistake 4: Too Much Information

Problem: Cramming everything onto one page Solution: Edit ruthlessly, prioritize relevance

Mistake 5: Not Enough Information

Problem: Half-page resume with massive margins Solution: Add detail, reduce margins (to 0.5")

File Format Guidelines

For Online Applications

  • .docx - Best for ATS parsing

  • .pdf - Good if created from Word (not scanned)

For Email/Direct Send

  • .pdf - Preserves formatting

File Naming

FirstName_LastName_Resume.pdf
JohnSmith_Resume_ProductManager.pdf

Avoid:

  • resume_final_v2_updated_FINAL.docx

  • resume (1).pdf

  • Untitled document.docx

Output Format

When formatting a resume:

# RESUME FORMATTING REVIEW

## Current Issues
- [ ] [Issue 1]
- [ ] [Issue 2]
- [ ] [Issue 3]

## Recommended Changes

### Document Setup
- Margins: [Current] → [Recommended]
- Font: [Current] → [Recommended]
- Font sizes: [Current] → [Recommended]

### Section Order
**Current:** [Current order]
**Recommended:** [New order and why]

### Visual Improvements
- [Specific change 1]
- [Specific change 2]

### ATS Compatibility Fixes
- [Fix 1]
- [Fix 2]

## Before/After Preview

### Before:
[Description or example of current formatting]

### After:
[Description or example of improved formatting]

Quick Formatting Checklist

Before submitting any resume:

  • ✅ One page (or two if warranted)

  • ✅ Standard font (10-12pt body)

  • ✅ Consistent formatting throughout

  • ✅ Clear section headers

  • ✅ Appropriate white space

  • ✅ No tables, text boxes, or columns

  • ✅ Contact info in body (not header)

  • ✅ Saved as .docx or .pdf

  • ✅ Proper file name

  • ✅ Proofread for consistency

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