As a Carpet Layer, your resume should match the physical precision of your job. Use a clean, reverse-chronological layout to showcase your hands-on experience. ATS-friendly fonts like Arial (11pt) or Calibri (11pt) are ideal—avoid script fonts. Keep it to one page unless you have 15+ years of relevant experience.
White space matters! Use 1.15 line spacing and 0.5-inch margins. Never use columns or tables—ATS can’t parse these. Bullet points with action verbs (e.g., "Installed", "Repaired") make your skills clear. Include sections like Work History, Skills, and Certifications (e.g., from the Carpet & Rug Institute).
Big mistake: Overloading with design elements. Avoid gradients, icons, or non-standard fonts. ATS will skip your resume if it can’t read it. Also, don’t hide contact info in footers—list it at the top. If you list tools (e.g., floor steamers), use a Skills section, not the body of your work history.