Is this a good resume?

[yerfdog]

Originally Posted by Connemara

+1. Georgia or Garamond.

Not Garamond if you ever plan on submitting it in Word format. Many people dont have that font, so unless you have made sure that it looks at least decent in default Times New Roman (no weird line breaks due to different size characters, etc.), I'd stick with Georgia or always PDF it.

 

[Connemara]

Originally Posted by yerfdog

Not Garamond if you ever plan on submitting it in Word format. Many people dont have that font, so unless you have made sure that it looks at least decent in default Times New Roman (no weird line breaks due to different size characters, etc.), I'd stick with Georgia or always PDF it.
That's why I always send/print a PDF.

 

[MetroStyles]

I use Garamond in PDF and I do okay.

 

[Connemara]

Originally Posted by MetroStyles

I use Garamond in PDF and I do okay.
hey we are kinda like the same person that is pretty awesome hahaha

 

[MetroStyles]

Originally Posted by Connemara

hey we are kinda like the same person that is pretty awesome hahaha

Hence the broner.

 

[RetroFlow]

If I compose the resume in iWork '09, how do I make it into a PDF?

 

[keikun13]

It's best to keep a resume as simple as possible to make it as easy for the person going over it to look for specific details.

As for your PDF question:
Though I've never used iWork, it should be the same for all Mac apps that can print so just follow these steps.
1. Go to the print dialogue (apple + p)
2. In the bottom left corner there should be a PDF button, click it
3. Select "Save as PDF"
4. Viola! Save as usual.

Hope that helps and good luck.

 

[RetroFlow]

Yes. You are correct. Thanks

 

[Huntsman]

I always assumed that canned resumes looked like canned resumes. My experience and such never fits precisely. Ans precision is important. Thus, I roll my own so that they have that 'snap' that almost subconsciously gets them looked at because of their cohesive and appropriate style. Always worked for me, and I've no complaints from those for whom I have consulted or designed resumes.

~ H

 

[AgentQ]

Consider buying or downloading a copy of InDesign if you really want to showcase typographical excellence or to create something that looks (to the recruiter) inexplicably better than all other submissions, from an aesthetic standpoint.

 

[Toiletduck]

Does your college/uni not have a template for you?

 

[DNW]

Originally Posted by crazyquik

It's like Times New Roman, but easier to read (particularly on a computer screen).

You've convinced me to change the font of my resume for tomorrow's (actually, today's) career fair. If I get an interview out of this thing, I'll send you a case of beer.

 

[crazyquik]

Originally Posted by DarkNWorn

You've convinced me to change the font of my resume for tomorrow's (actually, today's) career fair. If I get an interview out of this thing, I'll send you a case of beer.

Could lead to an epic thread.

 

[Connemara]

Georgia is an excellent overall font, but Garamond is more elegant for teh resume.

 

[Douglas]

Originally Posted by Connemara

I like that its in Latin.

The "lorem ipsum" thing is SOP for dummy layouts. Printers and graphic designers use that same copy for mockups, because it is roughly equivalent to normal English in letter distribution, word length, symbols, etc. and it just kind of fades to the background. Google "lorem ipsum" for more background.