5 Resume Formatting Mistakes That Get You Rejected Immediately

Don't let your resume end up here because of a formatting error.

You have the experience. You have the degree. But you aren't getting the interview. Why? It's likely not what you are saying, but how you are presenting it.

Recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds scanning a resume. If they spot formatting errors, they move on. Here are the top 5 mistakes that kill your chances and how our no-code CV generator fixes them automatically.

1. Inconsistent Spacing and Margins

If your bullet points are aligned differently in 2020 than they were in 2024, it looks sloppy and "un-detailed." Our app aligns every pixel mathematically perfectly, every time.

2. Using "Creative" Fonts

Comic Sans or Papyrus are immediate red flags. Even legitimate fonts can be an issue if they aren't web-safe. Our generator uses only professional, universal typefaces (like Roboto, Open Sans, and Helvetica) that look clean on any screen.

3. The "Wall of Text"

Writing long paragraphs describing your duties makes recruiters' eyes glaze over. You need punchy bullet points. Our tool forces a structured layout that encourages readability and scanning.

4. Broken Contact Info

It sounds crazy, but many people put their phone number in a header that gets cut off when printing or parsing. We place your contact info in a dedicated, prominent "Contact Section" that never gets lost.

5. Sending Word Docs (.docx)

Word documents can look different on a Mac vs. a PC. Always send a PDF. Our web app generates a locked, standard PDF file so your resume looks exactly the same to the recruiter as it does to you.

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