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<\/a><\/p>\nWhile this example does utilize color \u2013something that would not be appropriate for those more conservative jobs- it also displays the line division I was talking about. Everything looks clear and concise. I would have recommended to Andre that he use bullet points to further organize his information \u2013but hey, there is always room for improvement.<\/p>\n
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Another thing I wish more people would do \u2013is create a personal logo. No one does this anymore (probably out of lack of know-how) \u2013but it really is much less complicated than it seems. The key is simplicity. You want it to compliment your resume, not overpower it.<\/p>\n
Another easy change to make is the paper you are printing these bad-boys on. Anyone can use the standard printer paper \u2013not everyone takes the time to use the higher quality (aka better looking) resume paper. One reason for this is that this stuff is pricey. I\u2019ve seen it as high as $15 for 50 sheets (yikes!). But don\u2019t despair \u2013several colleges on campus are secretly giving away these gems to students who ask for it. Also keep in mind that one box of resume paper can last you as long as a couple years. Looking at it as a long-term investment can help take the sting out of spending so much on paper.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As someone who has seen hundreds of resumes during my time at the Career Services Center, I can definitely say that the typical resume is a snore to look at. I\u2019ve seen enough of the ol\u2019 Times New Roman standby to last a lifetime. This trend is understandable. Certain fields like accounting and business actually… Continue reading <\/a>As you can see in this example, Carol simply played with a font she liked and the first letter of her last name. Simple and effective. Yes, the purple was probably a step too far \u2013I think black ink would have been a better choice (since it is always a safer bet to err on the conservative side with colors). However I think her design is fantastic, aka not a snooze fest. She could also easily use the logo on business cards as well. If you haven\u2019t already, check out VistaPrint.com to take advantage of their free business card offer. Nothing looks better than a snazzy business card attached to a polished resume.<\/p>\n<\/a>Obviously this is not your run-of-the-mill resume paper. This would definitely not be appropriate for those conservative office jobs I\u2019ve been mentioning \u2013but if you\u2019re entering a more creative field, this could be a fun way to help your resume catch your interviewer\u2019s eye.<\/p>\n<\/a>The moral of the story is get creative! Don\u2019t be afraid to think outside the box. With the hiring process getting more and more competitive \u2013standing out is the name of the game. If nothing else \u2013please don\u2019t use Times New Roman. For my sake. J<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"