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Resume
templates do more harm than good.
That's right. I'm not a fan. Not by a mile.
They look cheesy.
Most recruiters and hiring managers can smell them a mile away. Gosh knows I
can. The headings have gray shading, they usually have the same fonts, and
they look almost exactly like a zillion other resumes. Also...
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It shows you don't
know how to use a word processing program - or, worse yet - don't care to
learn. If you can't take the time to learn a word processing program, ask a
family member or friend to format your resume for you.
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It's a bear to edit
them after the fact. I make a large portion of my income by writing - and
re-writing - resumes. I would much rather shave my legs with a dull, rusty
cheese grater than deal with a restricting template. The margins are never
right, the indents are too rigid and, many times, there are columns
involved.
So what should you do instead of
using a template?
Learn a word processing program.
Yes, it's the most obvious solution, but the obvious is quite often
overlooked. I suggest Microsoft Word; it's the standard in business. Take
some time to learn it. It's really not that difficult.
Locate the nearest 15 year old kid.
He or she will be able to format your resume for you. Kids today are one
step away from having computers implanted in them, anyhow. Trust me.
They'll be able to help.
Hire a professional resume writer.
This is not the slam dunk it should be, however. Many resume writers are
only professional because the have been paid. The quality in work varies
widely. Remember: you get what you pay for. While I do write resumes, I
don't mean to use this advice to necessarily drive business my way.
Make use of your local Department
of Labor office. Many offices offer resume workshops and -
better still - people who are quite capable of working up a resume for you
(if time allows). They're also free.
There are many other options. The important thing to remember is to never
use a resume template.
IN THE CARAVAN: Shy away from using resume templates.
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The Lion’s Pride: Resumes
