Choose a clean, professional layout for a Logistics Associate. Use reverse-chronological order so your recent warehouse, shipping, or inventory roles show first. That layout reads well and parses easily for applicant tracking systems.
Keep length tight. One page suits entry and mid-career logistics roles. If you have 10+ years of directly relevant management or cross-country logistics projects, you can use two pages.
Pick ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10-12pt for body and 14-16pt for section headers. Keep line spacing at 1.0–1.15 and add clear margins so each section breathes.
Use standard headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Skills, Education, Certifications. Put measurable outcomes in bullets. Use action verbs like "reduced," "streamlined," or "coordinated" and include numbers where you can.
Avoid fancy graphics, complex columns, and unusual fonts. Those elements often confuse parsing software and distract hiring managers. Keep color to a single accent for links or headers only.
Watch common mistakes. Don’t cram too much text under each job. Don’t use templates with many floating text boxes. Don’t list irrelevant hobbies or long paragraphs with no white space.
Proof the file type before you send it. Save a PDF for human readers but keep a .docx copy if the job asks for editable files. Test how your resume looks when it prints and when an ATS scans it.