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Resume Help

I'm re-working my resume at the moment, both because I'm applying for a specific job and because it needs some work anyway.

At the moment, it's a very boring Word doc, with the boring traditional two-page layout. I'm thinking of using InDesign to change it to something more along these lines (see the second example on the page).

I'm wondering should I arrange my experience section by type of journalism (sport vs news), publication (I write for one, co-edit another, and write for two websites), time period or some other way. What does everyone think?

Tags: cv, journalism, portfolio, resumé

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Permalink Reply by Carlos Alonso on November 7, 2009 at 3:42am

I'd recommend a 1 page layout in PDF too (that's what you seem you're thinking). One page is more confortable, easy to print, and PDF ensures you that no matter what operating system or software the reader is using, your resumé is going to look fine.

I'd try to use the simplest design, and avoid using hand-lettered fonts, like the example you link. You want to make sure your resume is as readable as possible. I'd also arrange the experience section by time period, unless you have experience in very different job types (i.e. graphic design Vs journalism). It's what all recruiters are used to read. You can highlight your different skills and beats in another section (profile, for example).

I've attached mine, in case it's useful, or it inspires you in some way. I've used an horizontal layout, to make sure it looks good in a computer screen (no scroll needed) and in print.

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