Resume Templates

Online Resume Builder (Includes Free Trial)

The resume builder automates the production of a professional quality resume. It has a lot of features and benefits that are very useful, which include:

Provides professional specific resume templates from students to experienced professionals.

Helps you choose the best format including reverse chronological, function or hybrids.

Easy to use step by step process

Preview button so you can check the layout during production.

Ability to go back to edit the resume anytime.

Explanations for each section of the resume and also a section that provides tips.

save multiple versions of the resume (target sales, target customer service, etc.).

Comes with a built in spell checker to help you avoid mistakes.

Stores your resumes on a secured private server that you can access from any computer 24/7.

Generates resume in multiple formats including MS Word, PDF, ASCII Text and HTML

Option to turn it into a web page with unique URL address for people to view your resume.

From within the system you can print, email, fax or the resume.

Includes a tracking system so you can manage distribution

Also tracks which version of version of resume you sent out.

Tracking system allows you to make notes if you chose to send the resume manually.

It even has a letter builder that provides step by step production of a cover letter or follow up letter.

Overall, this is a system that really does a lot to help you build a resume while leveraging quality professional resume templates. You can still use the samples and articles on this site to generate ideas for building summaries or phrasing statements throughout the resume. Incorporate this site along with the features of this package and you can fairly quickly develop a unique resume and use the system to manage distribution.

The fee for this service is a very affordable $9.95. When you consider the average professional is using the resume to find a job in the $50k a year range, spending the .02% of your potential salary shouldn't be stretching the budget. The nice thing about this system is that you can do the free trial so you can get an idea of the quality of the templates and flow of the process before you commit to paying the fee. If you decide it's not for you, then nothing lost. If you choose to use it just to build the resume it's only $10. If you want to use the storage and tracking features, you do have to pay the $9.95 monthly fee. I've seen professional resume services that charge almost that amount just to store a resume on their hard drive in case you loose it, so when you consider you can store multiple versions and track distribution, it's still a great value.

Online Resume Builder (Includes Free Trial)

More Tips for Using Resume Templates or Examples

Make sure that you don't copy statements word for word, use the statements as an idea, but a small adjustment will always help. At the same time, don't be afraid to use the introductory phrases (example -- Developed and managed team to....).

If the resume templates include blanket statements such as "solid communications skills" don't be afraid to add your own twist. For example, you can say "solid communications skills from experience as sales representative and bank teller."

It's always a good idea to add a few statements under your previous work history providing statements of responsibility and highlighting achievements.

Don't be afraid to change font size, especially if you are trying to keep it to one page. Don't go below 11 point font for the main text and at least make the headings one size larger in bold.

You can always change margins if you start running out of room. In most word processing documents you can find margins in the page setup section.

If you do choose to modify the format of resume templates, be careful not to go too extreme. The ideal font is times new roman, but you are generally safe to go to a MS Sans serif or arial. It's usually not a good idea to use fancy fonts, especially if you plan to distribute the document electronically.

Also, don't use colors.. make sure to keep everything black and white.