Chapter 1. Identifying the Strengths and Weaknesses of a Commercial Template
1.1 Section Title
The template from Microsoft Word shown here presents one approach to writing a résumé. The questions below ask you to think about the assumptions underlying this template.
This is an example of a Microsoft Word résumé template. Text is arranged as follows: Left column.
- Large type: Your Name.
- Smaller type: Angle bracket (like greater-than sign) Job title, angle bracket job title. At bottom of column, small type:
- Address 1.
- Address 2.
- City, ST ZIP Code.
- Telephone.
- Email.
- Website
Right column: OBJECTIVE Getting the perfect job might be challenging, but a great-looking résumé doesn’t have to be! We’ve provided a few quick tips to help you get started. To replace any tip text with your own, just click it and start typing. Need another experience or education entry? You got it. Just click in the sample entries below and then click the plus sign that appears. Looking for a matching cover letter? All you had to do was ask! On the Insert tab, click Cover Page. EXPERIENCE
- Dates From dash To.
- Company.
- Position Held, slightl.
- angle bracket Click here to enter text.
- angle bracket Click here to enter text.
- angle bracket Click here to enter text.
EDUCATION
- Dates From dash To.
- School Name, Location.
- Degree, slightly larger text.
- angle bracket Click here to enter text.
- angle bracket Click here to enter text.
REFERENCES
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