Choose a clean, professional layout for a Mineral Technologist. Use a reverse-chronological format so your lab work and field projects appear first. That layout reads well and parses reliably in applicant tracking systems.
Keep length to one page if you have under 10 years of direct mineral testing or process experience. Use two pages only when you list many relevant projects, reports, and certifications.
Pick an ATS-friendly font like Calibri or Arial. Use 10-12pt for body text and 14-16pt for section headers. Leave ample white space between sections and items so reviewers can scan your qualifications quickly.
Organize sections with clear headings: Contact, Summary, Technical Skills, Experience, Education, Certifications, and Selected Projects. Put actionable results and measurements first in each bullet.
Avoid complex columns, heavy graphics, and unusual fonts. Those elements often break ATS parsing and distract reviewers. Use simple bolding and consistent spacing instead.
Watch common mistakes. Don’t cram long paragraphs about methods or instruments. Don’t list irrelevant lab tasks without results. Don’t mix fonts or leave inconsistent margins. Keep dates on the right or left consistently.
Show key details for each role: what you tested, the methods used, and the quantifiable outcome. Use active verbs like led, optimized, measured, and reduced. That style helps hiring managers grasp your impact fast.