ATS Resume Compliance Checklist

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Checklist Completion Progress: 0 / 16 Passed (0%)

1. File Type & Layout Standards

Saved as a standard text-selectable PDF or .DOCX format (not a scanned image or screenshot). Simple single-column format used (no multi-column layouts, sidebars, or floating text boxes). Standard margins (between 0.5 and 1.0 inch on all sides). Universal ATS-friendly typography (Inter, Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, Georgia, Times New Roman; 10-12pt body size).

2. Contact Information Header

Contact info placed in the main body text, NOT inside Microsoft Word's header/footer zone. Clean, professional email address included. Valid phone number with area code and city/state or remote location specified. Customized LinkedIn profile URL included (e.g. linkedin.com/in/yourname).

3. Standard Section Headings

Used universally recognizable headings: "Professional Summary", "Work Experience", "Education", "Skills". Chronological order followed (most recent role listed first). Company Name, Official Job Title, Location, and Employment Dates clearly listed. Standard bullet points used (circle or square bullets).

4. Keywords & Measurable Impact

Every bullet point starts with a powerful action verb. Includes hard numbers, percentages, dollar amounts, and KPIs. Includes both full spelled-out terms and industry acronyms. Zero spelling or grammatical errors.

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