by: Hannah Hutchison
Company recruiters and Human Resource associates click through tons of resumes each day. Among many other applicants, your resume has great content and a professional look, but how can you set yourself apart from the masses? How do you make sure that someone will stop and look at your resume? There are many ways to create a resume and most students use simple templates found online to create their own resume. Templates lay out your resume in a specific format, then you fill it in with your information and experiences. These templates are usually basic and seen over and over again by employers. A great way to grab the attention of employers is to differentiate your resume by reflecting your personality on the page. A great way to find more unique resume templates is to look on Etsy.com. Etsy is an e-commerce website that allows vendors to sell their handmade products through their platform. This website has a lot of different and unique resume templates that can be specified for your major, the field you work in, or by cost. These templates are an inexpensive way to boost your resume views among employers. If you are looking for smaller ways to tweak your resume, there are many options you can use. Change your Times Roman Numeral font to a font that captures your personality. There are many fonts supplied on Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or Pages, but there are also websites that allow you to find and download more unique fonts such as dafont.com. These websites are easy to find, navigate, and are free. Adding color to your resume will also help your resume stand out among employers. Color can be used in very small ways, or very big ways. The most professional way to add color to your resume is by using it sparingly. Changing the text color of some words that you want accentuated can make a big difference in the look of your resume. The final easy fix to your resume is adding icons and shapes. These may seem unprofessional or inappropriate for a resume, but some shapes and icons can look very sophisticated when done correctly. For instance, in the section with your personal information, you can use icons above or below your email address, home address, phone number, and websites. This adds visual appeal and ease when scanning resumes. You can also use simple geometric shapes, such as rectangles, behind the text headings of your resume. These shapes add dimension and personality to your resume. When it comes to shapes, you can also use long, skinny boxes or lines to emphasize the outline of your resume or to direct attention to important sections. These suggestions can be used separately or together to create a new, personalized look for your resume. Now that you have found a new, unique template, changed your font, and used color or shapes to show your personality, your resume stand out among other applicants.
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8/13/2020 04:47:01 pm
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10/9/2020 05:08:44 am
Very good stuff with good ideas and concepts about career, lots of great information and inspiration, both of which we all need, helpful information for career seekers
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