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How to design a resume
that stands out

In today's fast-paced job market, it's essential to have a resume that stands out from the crowd. Your resume is the first impression you’ll make on a company, so it’s important to create one that reflects your personality and fits the tone of your industry. When you’re ready to start, FedEx Office has the tools you need to design and print an eye-catching resume that will help you land your next interview. 
 
The job market is fiercer than ever, and a cookie-cutter resume won’t cut it in most industries. These four tips can help you develop a visually appealing resume that won’t get lost in the shuffle. 

1. Start with a sleek template for a professional resume design

An eye-catching resume starts with a layout that’s easy and enjoyable to read. Choose from one of the thousands of our design templates. Pick one that fits the overall aesthetic of your target role and industry. 
 
For example, choose an artistic and unconventional design if you’re applying for a creative position, such as graphic design or marketing. Applying within an artistic field gives you room to show off your design skills and personality with a single additional color and cool graphics. If you’re vying for a more conservative or corporate role — like at a law firm or accounting company — stick with a sleek, professional, and understated template. Choose classic colors and a format that resonates with professionalism and expertise.  
 
Either way, simplicity is key for a good-looking resume. The hard copy of your resume must look sharp but have a clean and uniform appearance on computers, smartphones, and tablets. 
 
Hiring managers don’t have much time to spend on each resume they receive, and too much information makes it look busy and hard to read. Avoid using too many fonts or images that can clutter up your resume and make it difficult to scan quickly. Our templates keep the professional resume design consistent across all platforms, helping yours stand out. 

2. Use color with care 

Create an aesthetic resume with different tones and hues — don’t overdo it. A pop of color in your heading and graphics or a contrasting design element is excellent if you’re applying to a position in a creative field. Still, an overly colorful resume can get distracting. For those going the corporate route, tone down the colors and consider a monochromatic look with deeper shades like navy blue, deep green, and rich burgundy for your headers. 
 
If a portfolio of your work accompanies your resume, ensure the look and feel are consistent, including the color palette.  

3. Customize the content 

Once you’ve nailed your professional resume design, it’s time to tackle the content.  

  • Highlight your skills and accomplishments. 

Rather than simply listing your job duties, use bullet points to highlight specific accomplishments and projects demonstrating your skills and abilities. Use quantifiable metrics whenever possible, such as the number of clients you managed or the percentage increase in sales you achieved. 

  • Customize it for each job. 

Tailor your resume to the job you're applying for by incorporating keywords and phrases from the job description. This helps your resume get past the applicant tracking systems (ATS) that many companies use to screen resumes and shows the hiring manager that you're a good fit for the position. 

  • Show off your personal brand. 

Include a personal branding statement or summary highlighting your unique skills, experience, and values. This statement should be tailored to the job you're applying for and give the hiring manager a sense of your personality and what you can bring to the role. 

  • Emphasize your digital skills. 

In today's digital age, it's essential to have strong digital skills. Highlight any experience you have with social media, website design, or other digital tools. You might also consider creating a digital portfolio or personal website to showcase your work and skills. 

Emphasize why you’re a good fit for the role and an asset to the company. Mention your career goals and how they can be achieved at that company but remember to keep them applicable to the position you’re applying for. For example, don’t mention your goal of working overseas if you’re applying to a small, local business with one office. 

4. Pick the perfect paper

High-quality paper makes a statement and helps your resume stand out from those printed on standard printer paper. While 20 lb. is the usual choice for most print jobs, it’s not the best resume paper. FedEx Office takes the quality up a notch with 32 lb. and 60lb.+ resume paperweights.  
 
Once you’ve finished your design, print several hard copies of your resume to bring to your interview — one for you, one for each interviewer, and a couple of extras (just in case). When you design your resume, you can have them printed for pick up from your closest FedEx Office location or get them shipped directly to your home. With your eye-catching resume, you’re set to ace that interview and lock in the next step in your career. 


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