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Stand out from the crowd and land your next big opportunity with our Resume Collection (Part 1). Choose from a wide selection of designs, from traditional to creative, to easily highlight your professional achievements. Edit and design your resume in PowerPoint, then export it as a .pdf file to print or for electronic distribution.

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The Resume Templates collection offers a wide selection of designs. These range from traditional to creative designs, allowing you to easily highlight your professional achievements. You can edit and design your resume in PowerPoint, then export it as a .pdf file for printing or electronic distribution.

Resume templates can help an individual stand out from the crowd by providing a well-structured and professionally designed format that highlights their achievements. They offer a variety of designs, from traditional to creative, allowing individuals to choose a style that best represents their personality and professional experience. By using a template, individuals can ensure that their resume is visually appealing and easy to read, increasing their chances of catching the attention of potential employers.

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Use this slide to decide on your resume format, layout, theme and design. Stick to neutral colors, legible fonts and clean layouts, and consider matching the feel of your information to the aesthetics and culture of the company you're applying to. Other things to consider: space it out, so your resume has some "white space" and is easy to read; add some shadows to make your resume "pop" and incorporate your personal brand in your resume and cover letter.

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Yes, different industries often value different aspects in a resume. For example, a creative industry like graphic design or advertising might appreciate a resume with unique formatting, color schemes, and graphic elements that showcase your design skills. On the other hand, more traditional industries such as finance or law might prefer a clean, straightforward design with a focus on text content. In tech industries, a modern, minimalist design could be effective. Always consider the company culture and expectations of the industry when designing your resume.

Considering the company's culture when designing your resume is important because it helps you align your resume with the company's values and aesthetics. This can make your application more appealing to the hiring team as it shows that you've done your research and are a good fit for the company's culture. It also allows you to tailor your resume to highlight the skills and experiences that are most relevant to the company.

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This slide demonstrates a layout, ideal for showcasing creative work. Ideally, your work experience should be a carefully-curated "exhibit"of relevant projects. Think carefully about which of your creative projects to showcase in a way that's relevant to your desired creative job. However, you may also choose to include a link to an actual portfolio of your work to give a recruiter or hiring manager a better feel of your artistic side.

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A carefully curated creative portfolio can significantly enhance your chances of landing your desired job. It serves as a tangible demonstration of your skills, creativity, and experience. By showcasing relevant projects, you can show potential employers that you have the skills and experience they're looking for. It also allows you to stand out from other candidates who may not have a portfolio. Furthermore, a portfolio can give recruiters or hiring managers a better feel of your artistic side, which can be a deciding factor in creative jobs.

A creative portfolio in a resume can have a significant impact, especially for jobs in the creative industry. It allows potential employers to see your work and assess your skills directly. This can be more effective than traditional job application strategies, such as simply listing skills or experiences, as it provides tangible proof of your abilities. However, other strategies like networking, crafting a compelling cover letter, or gaining relevant experience can also be crucial depending on the industry and the specific job you're applying for. It's best to use a combination of strategies tailored to the job you're seeking.

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Overview

In sum, a resume is an overview of your career, whether it's still in the early stages or is extensive. Your resume should be ideally one page-long (two is acceptable under certain circumstances), and demonstrate the roles you've held and currently are in, the duties you've performed, the experiences, abilities and knowledge you've developed and the soft skills you can bring to your next potential place of employment.

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Some examples of soft skills that can be included in a resume are communication skills, problem-solving skills, leadership skills, teamwork, adaptability, and work ethic. These skills are often highly valued by employers as they are transferable across various jobs and industries.

A resume can help you land your next big opportunity by providing a concise overview of your career. It showcases your roles, duties, experiences, abilities, and knowledge, as well as the soft skills you can bring to a potential employer. This allows employers to quickly assess your suitability for a role. A well-crafted resume can make you stand out from other candidates, increasing your chances of landing the opportunity.

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Application

The experts from The Muse, a career advancement platform, list the following steps for creating a perfect resume:

  1. Provide your basic information – this includes your full name (ideally, your name that's visible across the web), your phone number and your personal email address.
  2. Add your work experience – you have a choice to list your "Work Experience" under one category or it can be broken up into "Relevant Experience" and "Additional Experience" to highlight the jobs that are most relevant for hiring managers to see.
  3. Consider sharing volunteer work or other experience – anything from a side gig to volunteer work and special projects can be included under labeled sections ("Volunteer Experience" or "Activities"), The Muse experts say.
  4. Include information about your education – most applicants usually include their school, graduation year, major, minor and degree. You may also choose to include relevant courses you took and the certificates you earned.
  5. Top it off with some skills and interests – a quick list of skills, software knowledge and interests help a recruiter to see if your skill set and passions align with what they're looking for in a candidate. And it's a super applicant tracking system (ATS) friendly.
  6. Add a resume summary statement (if applicable) – although not very common, resume summaries can be useful to include near the top of your resume to add clarity or context to your document.
  7. Tailor it to the specific job – once your "master" resume is ready, it's important to go back to the job description and ensure that what your resume says matches up with the kind of candidate the employers are looking for.
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A resume can be tailored to make it more appealing to recruiters by focusing on the following areas:

1. Highlighting relevant work experience: List your work experience under categories like 'Relevant Experience' and 'Additional Experience'. This allows hiring managers to easily see the jobs that are most relevant to the position.

2. Including volunteer work or other experiences: Side gigs, volunteer work, and special projects can be included under labeled sections like 'Volunteer Experience' or 'Activities'.

3. Providing information about your education: Include your school, graduation year, major, minor, and degree. You can also include relevant courses you took and the certificates you earned.

4. Adding skills and interests: A quick list of skills, software knowledge, and interests can help a recruiter see if your skill set aligns with the job requirements.

In a resume, you should include skills that are relevant to the job you're applying for. These can be both hard skills, such as specific technical abilities or languages spoken, and soft skills, like communication or problem-solving abilities. Your interests should also be relevant to the job or industry. For example, if you're applying for a job in a tech company, mentioning your interest in coding or tech blogs can be beneficial. However, avoid including generic interests like reading or traveling, unless they're directly related to the job. It's also important to include any software knowledge you have.

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Expert advice

Career Coach, Kim Black, says that the advantage of using PowerPoint when developing a resume is that you are not limited to the traditional rules of resume design, and this can be really beneficial for creative industries that value unique application materials with a creative flair.

Black recommends these three tips for someone working on a resume in PowerPoint:

  1. Research popular layout and designs and add your unique flair
  2. Always have a complementary resume in Word or PDF format in case the employer uses a traditional ATS
  3. Test how your resume looks in multiple formats and browsers.
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