What are some good design tips for a resume that will make it stand out and show that I am a creative person?
One thing I am considering is doing it in a booklet style (letter sized paper folded in half, stapled in the middle). What do you think of that idea and can you offer any more suggestions?
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Unless perhaps you are applying for a job in a very creative field, such as graphic design or video production, it is not advisable to change the standard acceptable one-sheet resume format. Otherwise, if you plan to create a brochure-like resume as explained, make sure to produce it authentically at a print shop rather than doing it by hand.
If you want to convey your creativity in a resume without having to change it’s physical format, look to sample resumes for inspiration. Use innovative keywords that describe your experience as it relates to the job you are applying for. If there is an appropriate, striking but simple visual representation of an accomplishment you have made, such as a chart or graph showing your performance increase during a turbulent time in your industry, include it. If you want more specifics about resume tailoring, Microsoft’s Office Live Students Facebook page is a great resource for not just students, but anyone looking for a job to visit and gather tips and advice like this from recruiting professionals.
– Jake
MSFT Office Live Outreach Team
try http://www.resumeworld1.com
for exapmle, see:
http://exampleofresume.wordpress.com/category/professional-level-resumes/martial-arts-resume/
Don’t get too creative with your resume design! Let your experiences and content do the talking. Some subtle, yet affective, ways to differentiate your resume are listed below:
- Use bulleted lists to provide spatial eye-breaks
- Indent sub-content
- Bold, italicize, and underline to create organization
- Use horizontal lines to break up sections
Go to the site below for more specific resume help. It has sample resumes and it talks about effectively structuring your resume.
http://www.theresumesource.com/resume-structure/
I have found some worthwhile and relevant resume layout tips the site I referenced…usually is helpful.