Pick a clean, professional template for a Program Supervisor. Use a reverse-chronological layout so your recent supervisory roles appear first. That layout reads well and parses reliably for ATS systems.
Keep length to one page if you have under 10 years of related experience. Use two pages only if you led multiple programs or managed large budgets across many years.
Use simple, ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, or Georgia. Set body text to 10–12pt and headers to 14–16pt. Keep line spacing at 1.0–1.15 and leave margins of at least 0.5 inches so the page breathes.
Organize sections with clear headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Skills, Education, Certifications. Put dates and job titles on the left or right consistently so hiring managers can scan quickly.
Avoid complex columns, heavy graphics, or icons that confuse parsing. Cut decorative fonts and bright full-page backgrounds. Use subtle color only for section headers, if any.
Watch these common mistakes: inconsistent spacing, mixed date formats, long paragraphs, and vague bullets without results. Use short bullets that show actions and outcomes, like enrollment growth, budget size, or staff retention.
For a Program Supervisor, highlight leadership, program metrics, stakeholder communication, and compliance tasks. Quantify results when you can, and put key skills near the top for quick scanning.