05+Résumé+Layout+&+Formatting

  ** Resume Layout / Formatting** **Basic Résu****mé Structure Guidelines:** According to Lifetips.com ** __Ex.__ ** Easy to read **vs.**   Hard to read
 * It is important to remember to use a font size that is easy to read. Straining a recruiter's eyes with a font size that is smaller than 10 pt may decrease interest in your résumé.
 * Contrastingly, do not use fonts that are excessively large. They will be considered a waste of space and will seem unprofessional.
 * __Ex.__** Professional **vs.** Unprofessional

**__Ex.__ ** Easy to read **vs.** <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Hard to read Résumé Design: ** <span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A great way to get a good overall design is to apply the <span style="color: rgb(227, 108, 10);">**<span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(227, 108, 10);">"oh C.R.A.P." ** <span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(227, 108, 10);"> principles. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-size: 36pt; color: rgb(227, 108, 10); line-height: 115%;">C ontrast - Should prevent everything from running together and make easier to read by providing distinguishable sections or text. <span style="font-size: 36pt; color: rgb(227, 108, 10); line-height: 115%;">R epetition- This means second level headers and other parts of the résumé should have consistent size and typeface throughout, but not the same. <span style="font-size: 36pt; color: rgb(227, 108, 10); line-height: 115%;">A lignment - Document should have a couple of vertical baselines and all text should be aligned to one of them. It is critical that the alignment of the résumé is correct or words will “float” and create a sloppy résumé with bad contrast. <span style="font-size: 36pt; color: rgb(227, 108, 10); line-height: 115%;">P roximity - Information that relates or compliments other information should be grouped together. What the reader needs to see next, should be next. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">For overall design, try to use common sense and think about what you would like to see if you were reviewing a résumé. The easier something is to read, increases its chances of being read. Before dispersing your résumé you should apply the 20 second rule. <span style="font-size: 140%; color: rgb(227, 108, 10);"> Give your résumé to a friend and see if they can extract in 20 seconds what you want the employer to know.
 * Do not use fonts which will be hard to read. An illegible resume will more than likely be filled directly in the wastebasket.
 * = <span style="display: block; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: center;">__Good fonts__: ||= <span style="display: block; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: center;">__Bad fonts__: ||
 * = <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; text-align: center;">Times New Roman ||= <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Segoe Script','sans-serif'; text-align: center;">Segoe Script ||
 * = <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; text-align: center;">Arial ||= <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Freestyle Script'; text-align: center;">Freestyle Script ||
 * = <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; font-family: Vrinda; text-align: center;">Vrinda ||= <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; font-family: Amienne; text-align: center;">Amienne ||
 * Bring a sense of homogeneity to the résumé by using the same font throughout and keeping 3/4 inch margins on all sides. Consistency will result in a cleaner overall look.
 * Make sure to leave ample white space between different sections of the résumé. This will make the résumé easier to read and will also create a more professional look.
 * Using bulleted text allows for easier reading of otherwise cluttered lists.
 * Avoid using brightly colored paper. Use traditional white or a neutral colored paper to remain professional.
 * <span style="font-size: 150%; color: rgb(227, 108, 10);">The 20 Second Rule: **

<span style="font-size: 150%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**Résumé Formats: Functional vs. Reverse chronological** <span style="font-size: 14pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The <span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">functional résumé format describes skills and experience without mentioning dates. This format is appropriate for people who may be entering the workforce or have extremely large gaps in their work history. media type="youtube" key="_WRfQFwlXiI" height="265" width="320" <span style="font-size: 14pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">In the <span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">reverse chronological format job experience is listed chronologically, with the most recent job experience first. This résumé format is mostly preferred by employers and is appropriate for people who have worked consistently within the workforce for several years. media type="youtube" key="dM-ZoB5xqwc" height="265" width="320" <span style="font-size: 14pt; color: red; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-size: 160%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> **Resume length:** -Job Fairs -Usually new grads and entry-level job seekers -Not enough relative experience
 * One Page:**

** Two pages: ** -Above entry-level but below executive level job seekers -More experience -Include internships and experience relative to career path

-No matter how long the resume, first page should catch attention -Should include header on every page, even references section
 * <span style="color: rgb(199, 26, 26);">Remember: **

Still have questions? See this video by Résumé Pro Susan Ireland about the appropriate lengths for résumés: media type="youtube" key="Tk-DEDSsuNE" height="344" width="425"

<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Now test your abilities! <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> Are you able to distinguish between the good and bad résum <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">é <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">s? This exercise can help you develop and revise your own r <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">é <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">sum <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">é <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">. <span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(227, 108, 10); line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Click on the link below to play the game: ===<span style="font-size: 160%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 80%; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> === [] <span style="font-size: 160%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(227, 108, 10); font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">**Did you determine the good résumés from the bad ones?**

<span style="font-size: 90%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> __References__: Lifetips.com: <span style="font-size: 80%; color: rgb(244, 37, 37);">[]

__Authors__: Steve Hazim, Nicole Jackson, Chris Kneram