Choose a clean, professional template for a Case Work Aide role. Use reverse-chronological layout so your recent client-facing experience appears first.
Keep length tight. One page fits entry and mid-career candidates. Use two pages only if you have long, directly relevant casework history.
Pick ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10-12pt for body and 14-16pt for headers. That keeps text readable and scannable.
Give each section breathing room. Use consistent margins and 1.0 to 1.15 line spacing. White space helps busy case managers read your skills fast.
Use simple formatting over fancy designs. Avoid heavy graphics, text boxes, and multi-column layouts because ATS may skip them.
Stick to standard headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Education, Certifications, Skills, and Volunteer. That helps hiring managers find what they need quickly.
Quantify your work where you can. Note caseload size, outcomes, or time saved. Short bullet points work best for this role.
Avoid these common mistakes: odd fonts, tiny margins, cluttered sections, and long paragraphs. Don't include photos or decorative icons that break parsing.
Proofread for consistent date formats, punctuation, and alignment. Small layout errors hurt credibility more than you think.