Choose a clean, professional template for a Mineral Engineer. Use a reverse-chronological layout when your recent mining or processing roles show clear progression.
Pick a layout that highlights technical skills, field work, and project outcomes. That helps hiring managers and applicant tracking systems read your file quickly.
Keep length to one page if you have under 10 years of direct mineral engineering experience. Use two pages only if you led many projects, teams, or major studies relevant to mineral extraction.
Use ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Set body text to 10–12pt and headers to 14–16pt for clear hierarchy.
Keep line spacing at 1.0–1.15 and add space between sections. White space helps readers scan your methods, site experience, and technical achievements.
Avoid complex columns, heavy graphics, or embedded tables that confuse parsing software. Use simple bullets to list tools, software, and lab techniques.
Use clear section headings like "Professional Experience," "Education," "Technical Skills," and "Field Projects." Start each bullet with a strong action verb and add metrics when you can, such as tonnage, recovery rate, or cost savings.
Common mistakes include long dense paragraphs, inconsistent spacing, and odd fonts. Also avoid listing irrelevant jobs at length when they don't support your mineral engineering skills.
Final check: save a plain PDF or DOCX, then run it through an ATS-friendly parser or have a colleague review it. That confirms your content appears in the intended order.