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resume-formatter

Format resumes into ATS-friendly single-column layouts with standard fonts and section headers.

Updated May 13, 2022
Search Tags:#typography#professional summary#ats compatibility#resume formatting#document layout#scannable sections
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/savindi-wijenayaka/cv-savindi-wijenayaka --skill resume-formatter-savindi-wijenayaka
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: resume-formatter
Source: https://github.com/savindi-wijenayaka/cv-savindi-wijenayaka/tree/main/.agents/skills/resume-formatter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/savindi-wijenayaka/cv-savindi-wijenayaka --skill resume-formatter-savindi-wijenayaka

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Fixes hard-to-read, inconsistent, or non-ATS-friendly resume formatting so your content is easy for recruiters to scan and for applicant tracking systems to parse correctly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • ATS-compatible formatting guidance: Ensures standard fonts, single-column layouts, readable headings, and safe spacing rules.
  • Clean layout and hierarchy: Improves visual hierarchy using consistent section order, sizing, and whitespace.
  • Practical resume improvement workflow: Provides a review structure (issues, recommended changes, and before/after preview) to help you apply fixes quickly.

Quick Start

Use the resume-formatter skill to review your current resume for ATS-safe layout issues and receive a list of targeted formatting changes you can apply immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions about resume-formatter

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I make my resume ATS-friendly for online job platforms?▼

Making a resume ATS-friendly requires enforcing single-column layouts, standard fonts, consistent spacing, and standard section headers while avoiding tables, headers, footers, and non-text elements. This ensures applicant tracking systems parse your document correctly.

What formatting makes a resume scannable for recruiters?▼

Scannable resume formatting improves visual hierarchy using consistent section order, sizing, and whitespace. Clean document layout with standard section headers allows recruiters to quickly review entry-level to executive experience.

Why does my resume formatting break when submitted to job platforms?▼

Resume formatting breaks on job platforms due to non-ATS-safe elements like multi-column layouts, tables, unusual fonts, and non-text elements. ATS compatibility requires standard typography and single-column document layouts to parse correctly.

How do I clean up a messy resume document layout?▼

Clean up a messy resume document layout by applying a review structure to identify issues, implement recommended changes for consistent typography, and preview before/after results to ensure ATS-safe spacing and section structure.

Can I use multi-column layouts for an executive length resume?▼

Multi-column layouts are not recommended for executive length resumes because they break ATS compatibility. You should use single-column document layouts with standard section headers to ensure applicant tracking systems parse the content correctly.

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