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| fizzywater | Posted – 8/23/2008 4:00:49 PM | show profile I'm looking to revamp my resume and need a new, more unique template. The web is stocked full of crap. Anyone has any suggestions on sites that I can check out templates at? |
| coasttocoast | Posted – 8/23/2008 8:59:33 PM | show profile There's no such thing as a unique template. That's an oxymoron. Instead of looking at templates that millions of other people use, just take a closer look at the media that surround you. What devices do they use to entice you to look at them? Take this website, for instance. How does it make things stand out, how does it keep things simple, how does it organize its information? Your eye knows what works and what doesn't - put into words why. |
| foodlit | Posted – 8/24/2008 6:28:51 PM | show profile | email poster Don't worry about the template. Just make sure your resume is clean and professional looking. The content of your resume is much more important than the template. That said, just google resume format or template and you'll find plenty of info. I have a word doc as well that I'm happy to send you that has some resume tips on how to arrange things/prioritize info that might be helpful. Just shoot me an email and I'll reply back...it's a handout I give when invited to speak on job interviewing/resumes, etc. I think it's maybe 5 pages. As always, I'm happy to send this doc to anyone else who would like a copy. ~Pam |
| jkdscribe | Posted – 8/25/2008 12:34:03 AM | show profile very nice of you, foodlit I agree with this. When I worked at a writing center in college I helped people with a lot of resumes and the template thig came up a lot. The things is, as long as its adequate and doesn't look like a high-schooler did it, then you should be okay. It's the content that matters. If I may, here are a few fundamentals to stick to that I hope help: (If I'm stating the obvious I apologize, but I did learn there are a lot of people who don't "get" resumes) - Keep it simple. An overly fancy template/resume can make it look like its trying to make up for content. Make it professional, make it nice, but don't choose crazy fonts to make it look good. It has the opposite effect. - White space is good. The more white space, the easier it looks to read and an emplyer will not feel exhausted by reading it. This means get as much info as you can in there, but be precise. Again, even with your info, keep it simple and to the point. - Don't overwrite. To sell yourself, if you have to do lots of explaining, then it's unconvincing. - Be specific. Don't over generalize things you've done. Think about specific accomplishments or duties that stand out. Tons of people write things next to bullet points like "Wrote stories on a variety of subjects" That is very vague and unconvincing. What did you write about, what was the range? Why should I be impressed? But again, keep it simple. Good luck. |
