{"id":2018,"date":"2014-01-19T11:34:14","date_gmt":"2014-01-19T19:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=2018"},"modified":"2014-04-22T12:59:01","modified_gmt":"2014-04-22T19:59:01","slug":"steer-clear-resume-templates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/career-advice\/interviewing\/steer-clear-resume-templates\/","title":{"rendered":"Steer Clear Of Resume Templates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/career-advice\/interviewing\/steer-clear-resume-templates\/attachment\/resume-template-gavin\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2020\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/resume.template.gavin_.jpg\" alt=\"resume.template.gavin\" width=\"329\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/resume.template.gavin_.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/resume.template.gavin_-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/resume.template.gavin_-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 329px) 100vw, 329px\" \/><\/a>Do a simple search in Google for \u201cResume Templates\u201d and you will soon find that there are literally thousands of templates that you can copy and use. There are even many companies that sell these exact resume templates online. As a resume writing specialist, and someone who has worked alongside multinational companies in relation to hiring and candidate selection, I can tell you that not only can I spot a resume template from a mile away, but more importantly it is the first impression I make about the job candidate based on their template.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">In the current competitive job environment, I can tell you that it takes a lot more than using a generic resume template found on Google to impress me. If you have found and downloaded the template imagine, how many people before you have used the exact same one? Anyone who tells you that a \u201cone size fits all\u201d resume will work for you is wrong and is doing you a massive disfavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">How should I approach my resume writing?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">As a job seeker, you need to promote the skills and achievements that make you unique. As each job seeker is different, there is no formula to follow that will be the same for every person. For example, an entry level candidate or recent graduate will structure their resume completely differently to a senior professional or executive. A graduate with limited work experience needs to highlight their education, university associations, memberships and internships. This type of information needs to appear on page 1 of the resume to capture the reader\u2019s attention as soon as they open your resume. Although you may have worked in retail or hospitality throughout your degree this information while important, is secondary to your educational information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">An executive resume is completely the opposite. Your education is not as important as your work experience. Executive resume writing is highlighting not just your tangible skills but must include your non tangible skills, such as being a good leader and mentor. As past behavior is the best indicator of how you will perform in the future, the front page of an executive resume needs to emphasize key achievements. When a hiring manager opens up an executive resume you want them to think \u201clook at all the great accomplishments this person has achieved.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Final thought:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Most people don\u2019t realize that before a hiring manager has opened your resume it may have already passed the first stage of the selection process by passing the \u201cRecruiting Software\u201d test. Due to the volume of resumes hiring managers and recruiters can receive; many organizations now use recruiting software to help eliminate and select first round candidates. The problem with software programs is that they often don\u2019t read fancy resume templates. Graphics, tables, boxes, fancy font and colors can actually end up looking like one big mess to a computer program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">My advice is simple. Stay clear of resume templates. 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