Pick a clean, professional layout for a Title Searcher. Use reverse-chronological order so your recent property and chain-of-title work appears first.
Keep length tight. One page works for entry-level and mid-career Title Searcher roles. Use two pages only if you have long, relevant case histories or many title curative projects.
Choose ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10–12pt for body text and 14–16pt for headers. That keeps your document legible for both humans and systems.
Use clear headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Title Searches, Curative Work, Education, Certifications, Technical Skills. Keep each heading exact and standard so an ATS finds them.
Give each job entry a short project-style bullet list. Lead with actions and results, such as number of files cleared or percent reduction in title exceptions.
Space matters. Use one-inch margins or slightly less if needed. Add spacing between sections and bullets so readers scan quickly. White space beats crammed text every time.
Avoid complex columns, graphics, or unusual fonts. Those often break ATS parsing and hide key dates or employers. Also avoid heavy color or long paragraphs.
Common mistakes include inconsistent date formats, vague headings, and long job descriptions. Fix those by using consistent month-year dates and 3–6 bullets per role.
Proof for neat alignment and consistent punctuation. Keep verbs in active voice and tailor keywords to the listing, like "title curative," "chain of title," and "title exam."