Pick a clean, professional template for an Information Systems Analyst. Use a reverse-chronological layout so your recent systems work appears first and recruiters scan it fast.
Keep length to one page if you have under 10 years of experience. You can go to two pages when you have long, relevant project history or certifications tied to systems architecture.
Choose ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10–12pt for body text and 14–16pt for headers so scanners and humans read your resume easily.
Keep spacing consistent and leave white space around sections. Use 0.5" to 0.75" margins and single or 1.15 line spacing to avoid clutter.
Use clear headings such as Summary, Experience, Projects, Skills, Education, and Certifications. Put keywords like "systems integration," "SQL," or "ITIL" under Skills so applicant tracking systems parse them.
Avoid complex columns, images, and embedded charts. They confuse ATS and make your technical achievements hard to parse.
Common mistakes include using nonstandard fonts, heavy color blocks, and long dense paragraphs. Those choices hide your impact and make your resume hard to skim.
Proof a final version in plain text to check parsing. That step shows how an ATS will read your sections and bullet points.