Am I better off following a resume template?

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February 4,2022 at 2:03PM UTC

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Am I better off following a resume template?

I started redoing my resume from scratch but have also heard advice just to use templates. Do you use a resume template for job applications, and if so, what template do you use?

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AnonymousFebruary 4,2022 at 2:14PM UTC
I combined elements of different formats I liked so I made my own.
AnonymousFebruary 4,2022 at 2:45PM UTC
I do this too. I never like one particular template; I play around with my resume a lot, so I'm able to try out different formats. I also put myself in the recruiters seat, how does this resume look to someone other than me. Does it look professional or does it seem like the information is all over the place?!
Cynthia Armistead NewmanFebruary 7,2022 at 2:05PM UTC
Mine started out as a template but I've customized it over time. I feel that gives me the best of both worlds.
AnonymousFebruary 11,2022 at 2:37PM UTC
I am building my master resume bullet list now, and I am designing my own using a few templates that I love from here: https://www.getlanded.com/collections/ats-friendly-resume-templates
Krystin MorganFebruary 13,2022 at 4:54PM UTC
There's no need to use a specific template! If it's easier for you, go for it - but it certainly isn't a requirement. What's most important is that it's easy to read and details your specific impacts and accomplishments.
Sabrina CortesFebruary 14,2022 at 2:49AM UTC
You can definitely combine templates as long as they are streamlined and simple. Most applicant tracking systems (ATS) don't do well with graphics or tables (with or without lines). The information in them can be missed completely or misread.
I'm a professional Resume Writer and I have industry/job title-specific templates that could help. If you'd like me to take a look at your resume, I'd be glad to give you a free resume review (NO STRINGS ATTACHED -- I just want to help).
You can send your resume to sabrina@writewithsabrina.com and if you'd like to see my work, feel free to check out my website, https://www.writewithsabrina.com.
Best of Luck to you!!