Pick a simple, professional template that highlights inspection experience, certifications, and safety records. Use a reverse-chronological layout so your recent inspection roles and licenses appear first.
Keep length tight. One page fits entry and mid-career electrical inspectors. Use two pages only if you have long inspection logs, multiple certifications, or relevant project lists.
Choose ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10–12pt for body and 14–16pt for section headers. Use bold and small caps for headings, not images.
Give breathing room with clear margins and 1.0–1.15 line spacing. Use consistent spacing between sections so a hiring manager scans quickly. White space helps technical details stand out.
Avoid heavy graphics, multiple columns, and unusual fonts. Those elements often break ATS parsing and frustrate hiring managers. Stick to standard bullets, dates on the right, and clear job titles.
Use standard headings like Contact, Summary, Certifications, Experience, Education, and Skills. List certifications with issuing body and expiry date. For experience, show inspection scope, equipment types, and measurable outcomes.
Common mistakes to avoid include long paragraphs, unclear dates, and buried certifications. Don’t use embedded tables or text boxes for vital data. Don’t overuse color or tiny font sizes that force squinting.
Proofread for consistent date formats and verb tense. Use active verbs like inspected, verified, and reduced. Tailor each version to the job by highlighting relevant codes, standards, and tools.