What a 2026 CV needs beyond experience
Recruiters and ATS tools scan CVs faster than ever. Your resume must be readable for humans and machine-parseable.
10 best practices
- Tailor each CV to one job description
- Write a 2–3 sentence professional summary
- Quantify impact with numbers
- Lead bullets with strong action verbs
- Mirror ATS keywords from the JD naturally
- Use a clear section order
- Keep fonts and spacing consistent
- Verify links and contact details
- Limit length (1 page early-career, 2 max senior)
- Proofread carefully
Common mistakes
- Listing duties instead of outcomes
- Unprofessional email addresses
- Overlong, unfocused content
- Missing ATS keywords
- Word files that break on other devices
Apply these practices on FormCV with ATS-friendly templates.