Pick a clean, professional template that uses a reverse-chronological layout. That layout highlights your recent title examination work and dates, and it reads well for humans and ATS.
Keep length tight. One page suits entry to mid-career examiners. If you have extensive case work spanning decades, use two pages and prune older, less relevant items.
Use ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Set body text 10–12pt and headers 14–16pt. Keep margins and line spacing consistent so each section breathes.
Structure sections with clear headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Education, Certifications, and Relevant Skills. Use bullet lists for duties and results, and lead each bullet with a strong action verb focused on title searches, curative work, or chain-of-title findings.
Avoid heavy graphics, multiple columns, and unusual fonts. Those often break parsing and hide key data. Favor simple bold and italics for emphasis and keep color to one muted accent.
Common mistakes to avoid: cramming too much text into dense blocks, inconsistent date formats, long job titles without context, and vague duty statements. Quantify with numbers when you can, for example deeds reviewed per week or error rates reduced.
Use consistent spacing and alignment. Label sections with standard headings so ATS and hiring managers find your licenses, exam numbers, and software skills fast.