Resume format in Word: page setup and sections
A4 | Margins 0.7 in | Calibri or Arial 11 pt | Headings 13-14 pt bold | Single column
1. Name and contact line: full name in 18-20 pt, then phone, email, city and LinkedIn in the body text, not in Word's header area, because some ATS skip headers.
2. Professional summary: 2-3 lines with your role, years of experience or degree, top skills and one measurable result.
3. Skills: 6-12 skills grouped on 2-3 lines, using the exact terms from the job post.
4. Work experience: job title, company, city and dates on one line, then 3-5 bullets with action verbs and numbers. Freshers put Projects and Internships here instead.
5. Education: degree, college, year and CGPA or percentage. Experienced candidates move this below experience.
6. Certifications, achievements and languages: short lines, only what supports the job.
Save as: Firstname_Lastname_Resume.docx. Before sending, open it once in Google Docs or on your phone to check nothing shifted.