Agent skill · design visual · davila7
resume-formatter
Ensure ATS-friendly formatting and create clean, scannable layouts. Use when the user mentions resume format, layout, template, design, or fixing formatting issues.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific guidelines and formatting rules for creating ATS-friendly resumes that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 5k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-06. 30,138 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Resume Formatter When to Use This Skill Use this skill when the user: Needs help with resume layout and formatting Has a messy or hard-to-read resume Wants to ensure ATS compatibility through formatting Needs a clean, professional design Mentions: "format resume", "resume layout", "resume design", "clean resume", "professional format" Core Capabilities Structure resumes for optimal readability Ensure ATS compatibility through formatting Create visual hierarchy Optimize white space and margins Select appropriate fonts and sizes Balance aesthetic appeal with functionality Formatting Fundamentals The Dual Audience Challenge Your resume must work for: 1. ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) - Robots that parse text 2. Human Readers - Recruiters who scan quickly The Solution: Clean, simple formatting that satisfies both. Document Setup Page Length Entry Level (0-5 years): 1 page Mid-Level (5-15 years): 1-2 pages Senior/Executive (15+ years): 2 pages (max 3 for executives) Margins Recommended: 0.5" - 1" all sides Minimum: 0.5" (don't go smaller) Maximum: 1" (don't waste space) Font Selection Safe, ATS-Friendly Fonts: Sans-serif: Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, Verdana Serif: Times New Roman, Georgia, Garamond Font Sizes: Name: 16-20pt Section Headers: 12-14pt Body Text: 10-12pt Minimum readable: 10pt Spacing Line spacing: 1.0 to 1.15 Space after paragraphs: 6-12pt Section spacing: 12-16pt between sections ATS-Safe Formatting Rules DO: ✅ Use standard fonts ✅ Use simple bullet points (•, -, ) ✅ Use bold and italic sparingly ✅ Use standard section headers ✅ Save as .docx or text-based .pdf ✅ Put contact info in body (not header) ✅ Use single column layout ✅ Use consistent formatting throughout DON'T: ❌ Use tables (except simple ones for contact info) ❌ Use text boxes ❌ Use columns (multi-column layouts) ❌ Use headers/footers for important info ❌ Use images or graphics ❌ Use unusual fonts ❌ Use skill bars or progress indicators ❌ Use special characters or emojis ❌ Use color for essent …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills davila7/resume-formatter