Choose a clean, professional template that highlights both technical and sales strengths. For a Sales Engineer, use a reverse-chronological layout so hiring managers see recent deals and technical work first.
Keep length tight. Aim for one page if you have under 10 years of experience. Use two pages only if you have long, relevant account or product work that matters.
Pick ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri or Arial. Use 10-12pt for body text and 14-16pt for headers. Leave generous white space and consistent margins so your content reads easily.
Structure your resume with clear headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Technical Skills, Certifications, Education. Put measurable sales outcomes near each role, then list technical tasks underneath.
For spacing, use single line spacing for bullets and add a blank line between sections. Keep bullet lists to 4–6 items per role. Use short, active bullets that start with strong verbs and include numbers where you can.
Avoid common mistakes that hurt parsing and readability. Don’t use multi-column layouts, embedded images, or complex tables. Don’t load your file with unusual fonts, excessive color, or tiny text. Don’t bury key metrics in long paragraphs.
Proofread headings and dates for consistency. Keep file names simple, like Firstname-Lastname-SalesEngineer.pdf. Save as PDF unless the job asks for a different format.