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The Resume Format That’s Costing You Interviews
Resume formatting mistakes are one of the top reasons qualified candidates get ignored. Discover 4 proven fixes to beat ATS bots and get more interviews.
Dr. Hirestein
May 18, 2025
Still staring at “application received”?
You’ve rewritten your resume.
You’ve applied to dozens of roles.
And all you get back? Silence.
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You’ve done the work. You’ve got the experience.
But every time you apply... crickets.
You start wondering:
“Is it me? Am I not good enough?”
You’re not the problem.
The system is broken — and your resume format might be getting you filtered out before a human even sees it.
Let’s break it down:
❌ Before: Easy to Overlook
Experience:
2021–2024 Google, Senior Marketing Specialist
- Responsible for campaign growth and optimization
- Managed cross-functional teams
❌ Cramped layout
❌ Generic bullet points
❌ Job title buried
✅ After: Easy to Read, Hard to Ignore
Senior Marketing Specialist
Google | 2021–2024
• Increased campaign ROI by 47% through A/B testing
• Led a 5-person team to execute product launches across 3 markets
✅ Job title stands out
✅ Results jump off the page
✅ ATS and recruiter-friendly
✅ 4 Fixes That Can Instantly Improve Your Resume
Stick to one column — multi-column formats confuse ATS bots
Use standard fonts like Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman
Bold your job titles — recruiters scan fast
Keep bullets short, specific, and achievement-driven
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— Dr. HireStein
The Hiring Lab
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