There are only three things that a recruiter really looks for in any CV.

Simple. Relevant. Scannable.

Recruiters are trying to understand your story quickly: what you achieved, how you did it, and what the final result was. Your CV has seconds to make that clear.

🧩 The Three Rules

1. SIMPLE

Your CV must look clean and professional.
Forget flashy graphics, colors, or overly creative fonts. Stick to a logical, uncluttered layout. The more boring it looks, the easier it is to read — and that’s a good thing.

2. RELEVANT

Every bullet point should earn its place.
Highlight only the experiences and results that relate to the position you’re applying for. Cut out unrelated early jobs or filler content. Recruiters want to know you’re a fit — nothing more, nothing less.

3. SCANNABLE

This is the most important one.
Recruiters skim dozens of resumes at high speed. Use consistent headings, bullet points, and clear formatting so they can grasp your value in 15 seconds or less.

🧾 Download the Resume Template

To make this easy, I’ve created a professional resume template built around these three principles.
It uses Times New Roman 12 pt, simple formatting, and built-in guidance prompts.

👉 Download the sample resume template (DOCX)

✍️ How to Use It

  1. Replace all italicized guidance text with your own information.
  2. Keep bullet points short and result-oriented (Achievement → Method → Result).
  3. Limit your CV to one page if possible, two max for senior roles.
  4. Export as PDF before sending — recruiters often print or forward them.

Remember: The most effective resumes aren’t flashy.
They’re just very clear. In a few seconds, you should know exactly who this person is and what value they can add.