Pick a clean, professional template for a Cataloging Library Technical Assistant. Use a reverse-chronological layout so your recent cataloging work and technical skills appear first.
Keep your resume short and focused. One page works for entry or mid-level roles. Use two pages only if you have many years of cataloging projects, authority records, or metadata work.
Choose ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri or Arial and keep body text at 10–12pt. Use 14–16pt for section headers. Keep line spacing at 1.0–1.15 and add clear margins so the page breathes.
Structure sections with standard headings: Contact, Summary or Objective, Experience, Technical Skills, Education, Certifications, and Selected Projects. Use bullet lists for duties and achievements. Lead each bullet with an action verb and add numbers where you can.
Avoid fancy columns, images, or complex tables. Those often break parsing and hide key details like MARC experience or metadata standards. Don’t use unusual fonts or heavy color. Keep bold and italics for emphasis only.
Common mistakes to skip: long paragraphs with no white space, mixed date formats, and vague job descriptions. Don’t list every task. Highlight cataloging rules, systems you used, and measurable results.