Choose a clean, clinical layout for a Poultry Pathologist. Use reverse-chronological order so your lab roles and certifications appear first.
Keep length tight. One page fits early-career vets and pathologists, while two pages work if you have many peer-reviewed papers, diagnostics projects, or outbreak investigations.
Pick an ATS-friendly font like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10-12pt body text and 14-16pt headers so readers scan easily.
Keep spacing consistent. Use 0.35–0.5 inch margins and clear line spacing to separate sections. That helps hiring managers and software parse your content.
Use simple formatting over graphics. Tables, multiple columns, and images break ATS parsing and hide key details like certifications.
Use standard headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Education, Licenses & Certifications, Publications, Skills, and Professional Affiliations. Put diagnostic methods, necropsy experience, and biosafety training under Skills or Experience.
Avoid long paragraphs. Use bullet points for accomplishments. Start bullets with action verbs and include numbers when possible, such as flock size, percent reduction in mortality, or number of outbreaks investigated.
Don’t use unusual fonts, heavy color, or complex templates. That confuses both people and software. Keep dates aligned and section order logical so readers find credentials fast.
Common mistakes include cluttered layouts, missing dates, and vague bullet points. Fix those and your CV will read clearly for hiring vets and lab directors.