Resume Formatting Tips and Fixes

Analyze my resume's formatting and layout, then provide specific recommendations to optimize it for both ATS compatibility and human readability. Focus on formatting issues rather than content revisions. MY CURRENT RESUME: [PASTE RESUME HERE] Please evaluate and provide actionable advice on the following aspects: 1. ATS COMPATIBILITY - Identify any formatting elements that might cause parsing problems - Flag complex features that ATS systems struggle with (tables, graphics, text boxes, etc.) - Evaluate section headings and structure for machine readability - Assess keyword formatting and placement issues - Recommend file format and naming best practices 2. VISUAL STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION - Evaluate overall information hierarchy and logical flow - Assess section ordering and prominence - Review balance between content density and white space - Identify any structural inconsistencies or alignment issues - Suggest improvements to information grouping and organization 3. TYPOGRAPHY AND READABILITY - Analyze font selection, sizes, and styles for professionalism and legibility - Evaluate line spacing, paragraph breaks, and margins - Assess use of formatting elements (bold, italics, underlining, capitalization) - Identify any inconsistent spacing or formatting patterns - Review overall readability and visual appeal 4. SECTION-SPECIFIC FORMATTING - Header/Contact Information: Placement, prominence, and organization - Work Experience: Date formatting, position titles, company names, bullet alignment - Education: Credential presentation and information hierarchy - Skills: Organization method and visual presentation - Additional Sections: Consistency with primary sections For each recommendation: - Explain the specific formatting issue identified - Provide a clear, actionable solution - Explain how the change improves either ATS compatibility or human readability - Indicate the priority level of the change (high, medium, low) In your response, please prioritize the most critical formatting changes I should make first, and focus on specific technical adjustments rather than general principles. If certain content elements (like overly long bullet points) create formatting issues, you may briefly mention those as well.