For a Janitorial Supervisor role, pick a clean, reverse-chronological layout. This format highlights your management experience and makes it easy for ATS to scan. Use one page if you have under 10 years of experience; two pages if you’re more senior. Keep it simple—Calibri or Arial at 11pt body text and 14pt headers work well. Too many graphics or columns? Skip them. ATS struggles with complex designs, and hiring managers want clear, concise info.
White space is your friend. Bulleted sections under each job (e.g., "Supervised 15 staff members") are better than long paragraphs. Avoid using fancy fonts like Garamond—it might look nice but messes up ATS. Also, don’t forget standard sections like Work Experience and Skills. A cluttered layout with tiny fonts only hides your real strengths.
Common mistakes? Using two-column layouts for dates and locations? That trips up scanners. Also, adding icons for skills (like a broom for cleaning) looks outdated. Stick to plain text. Need to show leadership? Use bold headers (e.g., Team Leadership) but keep the rest of the formatting basic. Your resume should read like a clear schedule—not a decorated calendar.