Does Spacing Matter?

Consistency is key when creating a resume. You want to maintain consistent section formatting, abbreviations, and even spacing throughout your resume. If you have two spaces between two sections, you want to also add two spaces between your other sections. Spacing may seem like such a trivial detail, but paying attention to the small things is a great way to stand out to hiring managers.

If you have sections with random extra spaces in between them like this...

Alt-text for the resume template image: A structured resume template with sections for Education, Professional Experience, and Activities. The template includes formatting guidelines and examples for listing degrees, job accomplishments using the

...or, if you have inconsistent spacing in your dates like this...

A resume template detailing the Professional Experience and Activities sections, with formatting examples and writing guidelines. It instructs you to list accomplishments using strong action verbs and the

...that can pose problems for the ATS and come across as unprofessional. Do a once-over of your entire resume before submitting it with a job application to double-check that your spacing is consistent!