What makes a resume layout easy to scan?

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A resume layout should guide the reader through your evidence. Consistent spacing and alignment make it easier to understand where one role ends and another begins. A visually elaborate design is not automatically more readable, particularly when important text becomes small or hard to locate.

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Make your name, section headings, role titles, employers, and dates visually distinct. Keep the order and style of repeated entries consistent.

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