The first example is an architect’s resume layout and can be found at http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RPevjCrQTvg/Scp9jw684AI/AAAAAAAAAA0/wQaozca2oZQ/s1600-h/resume_layout_2.jpg

Notice the overall style is relatively artistic, which makes sense given that architecture is inherently artistic and design oriented. Other types of professions that might benefit from this “designed” layout style are web designers, graphic designers, artists, and authors. The owner also does a very nice job in the experience section of highlighting what they did and what skills/knowledge they developed while doing it. We consistently try to stress the importance of identifying not just what you did in your resume layout, but how you did it and what you learned that will benefit potential employers.

Now let’s take a look at a significantly different kind of resume layout at http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RPevjCrQTvg/Scp9YewZwGI/AAAAAAAAAAs/uv4IQmNUYOk/s1600-h/resume_layout_1.JPG

This great example comes to us from someone in the engineering profession. As engineering is less artistic and more hard science, this one lacks some of the “designed” feel from the previous resume layout we took a look at. Notice that this reader took the time to edit resume to give tips inside the document itself. Since he did much of our job for us, the main additional things to highlight are the general uncluttered layout and ease with which it can be scanned by an employer. Remember that employers will not spend minutes viewing your resume layout, only seconds. For this reason, it’s critical that you use a format that is very easy for the reader to quickly scan and see the important points that you want to highlight.

Thanks again to the brave readers who volunteered their resumes for us. Be sure to update your resume along the way as you read our articles so you don’t forget what you’ve learned. As always, remember that the biggest factor contributing to your success while job searching (or anything for that matter) is your determination. Make sure to check our other free advice at Resume Layout Advice.

Share and Enjoy

Share and Enjoy