Pick a clean, professional template that shows your systems experience and project outcomes. Use a reverse-chronological layout if you have steady ERP project work. Use a functional or hybrid layout only if you need to mask gaps or change focus.
Keep length to one page if you have under 10 years of ERP consulting work. Use two pages only when you have many large, relevant projects and measurable results. Cut anything that doesn't show implementation, modules, or business value.
Choose ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10-12pt for body text and 14-16pt for section headers. Leave enough white space so reviewers can scan your rules, modules, and achievements quickly.
Use clear section headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Projects, Skills, Certifications, Education. Put technical skills and modules (e.g., Finance, SCM, CRM) in a concise list. List certifications and major vendors early if they match the job.
Avoid templates with heavy columns, images, or text boxes. Those elements often break ATS parsing. Keep bullet styles and dates consistent across entries.
Watch common mistakes. Don’t use many fonts or bright colors. Don’t cram long paragraphs about tasks. Show outcomes instead, like time saved, error reduction, or go-live success.
Use short bullet lines that start with strong verbs. Quantify results when you can, for example: reduced month-end close by 30% or led a 12-week roll-out for 3 sites. Make it easy for a hiring manager to find your ERP modules, tools, and measurable impact.