If you present on camera or on stage, pick a clean template that highlights your voice and roles. Use a reverse-chronological layout so your most recent hosting gigs and on-air roles appear first. This layout reads well and works with ATS systems many employers still use.
Keep length tight. One page fits entry-level and mid-career presenters. If you’ve led many high-profile shows, go to two pages and only include relevant credits. Cut any filler and list only roles that show your on-camera skill and audience reach.
Choose simple, ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10–12pt for body text and 14–16pt for section headers. Keep line spacing consistent and leave enough white space so casting directors or producers can skim quickly.
Structure matters. Use clear headings like Summary, Experience, Selected Clips, Skills, Education, and Awards. Put links to your reel or clips near the top, and use short bullet points to list achievements and metrics.
Avoid complex layouts, lots of colors, or columns that break parsing. Don’t bury dates or mix fonts. Keep formatting consistent: same bullet style, date format, and heading sizes across the document.
Common mistakes include long paragraphs that hide key points, overuse of graphics, and unclear section headings. Also avoid non-standard fonts and embedded text in images. Those choices can confuse ATS and frustrate a human reviewer.