Pick a clean, professional template that shows dates, job titles, and responsibilities clearly. Use a reverse-chronological layout so hiring managers see your recent assistant work first.
Keep your resume to one page if you have under 10 years of relevant experience. Go to two pages only when you have long, relevant assistant roles or management of teams and projects.
Choose an ATS-friendly font like Calibri, Arial, or Georgia. Use 10-12pt for body text and 14-16pt for section headers so readers scan easily.
Give each section room. Use consistent margins and line spacing so your content breathes. White space helps a recruiter find key details quickly.
Avoid complex columns, embedded images, or unusual fonts that confuse parsing systems. Bold and italics work, but don’t overuse them.
Use clear, standard headings like Contact, Summary, Experience, Education, and Skills. Put your most relevant assistant tasks and achievements under each job.
Quantify your impact when you can. Say "reduced scheduling conflicts by 40%" or "managed travel for 15 executives" to show results.
Common mistakes include long paragraphs, inconsistent dates, and tiny margins that cram information. Also avoid vague duties; pick specific tasks and tools you used.