If you are applying for design-related jobs or positions requiring a flair for visuals, an attractive resume is even more important. A sharp-looking document shows that you have the ability to present yourself with professionalism and style. As your primary marketing piece, your resume says a great deal about you.
Taking a moment to put yourself in the shoes of the hiring manager you wish to impress if you want to make a great impression. Besides, you have to understand your audience. Now picture the desk in front of you and the towering piles of resumes.
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Link Them to Work Samples
If you really want to wow them with your creativity, use a link or QR code on your resume to direct hiring managers to an online portfolio. Is the resume format too limiting for you? If you’re a designer, writer, or other creative professional, you may benefit from going beyond the standard resume. Let your talent speak for you by showing off your best work.
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Don’t Get Too Artsy
A thin, simple border line under your name and address can serve as a nice divider, and further serve your aim to make the resume an easy read. Even in the case of an artist or designer’s resume, one should resist the urge to use any sort of clip art, confusing lines or borders, or fancy bullets.
If your page looks overly cluttered and you don’t have suitable margins, this can be a real turn-off to the reader. Your aim is certainly to stand out, but fancy extras only serve to confuse. There is a fine line between appropriately stylistic and cluttered/overdone.
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Color is OK
Keep in mind that if you’re sending the resume electronically, the recipient may not print it out in color despite your intentions. Consider adding a different color monogram, or making your headings a dark blue instead of black.
A black and white resume is the norm, but adding one touch of color is not unheard of. If wielded with a light hand, color can add a needed point of interest that will draw in the reader.
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Make It Skimmable
They skim and scan instead of reading every word. Remember that many hiring managers will first view your resume on the computer screen. People read differently on a computer screen than on paper. That means it’s critical to make sure that your resume is skimmable — and it should only take you a few minutes to make a dramatic difference in readability.
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Contact Information
Think of it as the personal letterhead at the top of your professional resume. It should stand out, make a good first impression and gain credibility that will bring the reader in to the rest of your document.
Your name and contact information should appear prominently at the top of the page without exception. Besides, you don’t want there to be any confusion about how to respond to set up an interview.
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Find a great Font
When it comes to font size, don’t go any smaller than 9 points or larger than 12 points in the resume body. Times New Roman is the go-to for many, since it is the default on Microsoft Word. Great examples include Georgia, Book Antiqua and Tahoma.
You want to remain easily readable and maintain a professional look. However, your selection of font options is endless, free, and available all over the web. In fact, the choice can seem overwhelming. There are a few pre-loaded on every computer.
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Use a Template
You’ll find some decent free resume templates through Microsoft Word. Of course, a lot of the other free resume templates out there are ugly and/or dated looking.
If you’re not a designer and don’t have time to spend on formatting, the fastest way to a good-looking resume may be through a template. Make sure that it follows all of the guidelines listed below if you go with a template.
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Get it Together
While appearance can set you apart, it’s hard to impress if you don’t have substance to go with that style. Make sure your content is compelling first, then worry about the design and layout.
Otherwise, you may find yourself forced to re-do design and formatting work as you add or change positions or bullet points. Plus, it’s a lot easier to work with a complete document.
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