Pick a clean, professional template that highlights technical work and projects. Use a reverse-chronological layout so your most relevant geometric work shows first. This layout reads well and parses easily for applicant tracking systems.
Keep length to one page if you have under ten years of relevant experience. Use two pages only if you have many field studies, publications, or project reports tied to geometric analysis.
Choose ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10-12pt for body text and 14-16pt for headings so readers scan sections quickly.
Give each section room. Use consistent margins and 1.0 to 1.15 line spacing so your document breathes. Avoid dense blocks of text; use short bullet points that start with action verbs.
Use clear, standard headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Projects, Tools, Education, and Certifications. Put software and methods under Tools when relevant to geometry, like GIS, CAD, or survey tools.
Avoid common mistakes that hurt parsing and readability. Don’t use complex multi-column layouts or large graphics. Don’t use non-standard fonts, heavy color, or tiny margins that cram content.
Label sections plainly and avoid decorative icons. Keep dates on the right and job titles on the left for quick scanning. Proof the file after exporting to PDF to ensure spacing and fonts remain consistent.