• Hiring managers skim quickly and need a clear design narrative
• Objectives are outdated and add no value
• A generic statement fails to showcase your style and expertise

• Replace the objective with a 2‑sentence professional summary
• Highlight your design aesthetic, years of experience, and key software
• Mention a notable project or award to capture attention

Objective: Seeking a position as an interior designer where I can utilize my skills.

Professional Summary: Creative interior designer with 5+ years crafting modern residential spaces. Expert in AutoCAD, Revit, and sustainable material selection, recognized for the award‑winning Loft Revival project.

• Vague duties don’t demonstrate impact
• Recruiters can’t gauge the scale of your contributions
• ATS often looks for numbers and metrics

• Add specific metrics (e.g., budget size, square footage, client satisfaction scores)
• Showcase outcomes like cost savings, project timelines, or revenue growth
• Use action verbs followed by measurable results

- Designed interior layouts for residential clients. - Selected furniture and finishes. - Managed project timelines.

- Designed interior layouts for 12 residential projects totaling 45,000 sq ft, increasing client referrals by 30%. - Curated furniture and finishes within a $250K budget, achieving a 10% cost reduction. - Coordinated cross‑functional teams to deliver projects 2 weeks ahead of schedule on average.

• Design firms filter resumes for software proficiency
• Lack of keywords reduces ATS match rate
• Hiring managers assume limited technical ability

• Create a dedicated "Core Competencies" or "Technical Skills" section
• List industry‑standard tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, 3ds Max)
• Include any certifications or advanced training

Skills: Creative, detail‑oriented, good communicator.

Core Competencies: AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, 3ds Max, Sustainable Materials Specification, Space Planning, Client Presentation

• ATS may misread dates, causing parsing errors
• Hiring managers struggle to follow career chronology
• Inconsistent style looks unprofessional

• Standardize all dates to MM/YYYY format
• Place city and state on the same line as the company name
• Align dates to the right margin for easy scanning

Senior Designer May 2018 – March 2021 New York, NY

Senior Designer, XYZ Interiors – New York, NY 05/2018 – 03/2021

• Irrelevant jobs dilute focus on design expertise
• ATS may penalize for lack of relevant keywords
• Recruiters waste time scanning unrelated experience

• Remove or condense non‑design roles to a brief "Additional Experience" line
• If transferable, highlight design‑related tasks within those roles
• Keep the resume centered on interior design achievements

Barista, Coffee House – 2016‑2017 - Managed cash register. - Prepared beverages. - Trained new staff.

Additional Experience: Barista – Coffee House (2016‑2017) – Developed strong client service skills and managed high‑volume transactions, supporting project budgeting accuracy.