Resume Template & Design

1. Clarity and Readability:

   • Use a clean, professional font (e.g., Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman).
   • Maintain a consistent font size (10-12 pt for body text, 14-16 pt for headers).
   • Use bullet points for easy scanning.

2. Layout:

   • Include clear sections: Contact Information, Summary, Experience, Education, Skills, Certifications, and Projects.
   • Use white space effectively to avoid clutter.
   • Ensure alignment and consistent margins.

3. Content:

   • Tailor your resume to the job you are applying for.
   • Highlight key achievements with quantifiable results.
   • Use action verbs (e.g., "developed," "managed," "coordinated").

4. Design Elements:

   • Use subtle colors to highlight sections (e.g., headers).
   • Incorporate a simple, professional design with minimal graphics.
   • Include links to your portfolio, LinkedIn, or relevant online profiles.

Sample Resume Templates

1. Modern Professional Template

Microsoft Word/Google Docs

• Header: Name, Contact Information
• Summary: 2-3 sentences highlighting your career goals and key skills.
• Experience: List positions in reverse chronological order with bullet points for key responsibilities and achievements.
• Education: Include degrees, institutions, and graduation dates.
• Skills: A concise list of relevant skills.
• Certifications: Any relevant certifications.
• Projects: Brief descriptions of significant projects.

2. Simple and Clean Template

Canva

• Header: Name, Contact Information
• Profile Picture: Optional, depends on industry norms.
• Objective: 1-2 sentences about your career objectives.
• Work Experience: Job title, company, dates, bullet points of achievements.
• Education: Degree, institution, graduation year.
• Skills: List of skills with proficiency levels.
• Additional Sections: Languages, hobbies, or volunteer work.