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Yes - absolutely! For those who just can't bear to look beyond the classic template built into Microsoft Word (and you know who you are), you should be taking things a step further.
In her recent blog post, media and career advice expert Beverly Weinstein notes that first impressions pull equal rank with the content of your resume. In other words, HOW your resume looks is as important as WHAT it contains.
So, rather than spending hours slaving over every word, only to pop it into an unformatted or commonly found template, you can hunt down professional designs that can boost your success rate.
After all, your resume IS a business presentation, and like any promotional piece, should be designed to capture the attention of a particular audience.
For more information on how you can easily put your resume ahead of the pack--and get called for that all-important interview!--read these tips to help spruce up your presentation:
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A Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Master-Trained Resume Writer, Certified Career Management Coach (CCMC), and Certified Interview Coach (CIC), Laura guides her clients on an intense journey to explore their executive brand, culminating in a full analysis and presentation of strengths, ROI, and successes that position them for a satisfying job search. For more information, visit An Expert Resume.
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