Resume Example #1: Three Column Format
To create a resume with this format in Word Mac 2011:
1. Full name (first and last - middle is optional) and address go at the top as shown above.
2. Phone number and e-mail address should line up on the right side. Line them up using TABS (not spaces!!!!). Please note that your phone number should be tabbed over on the same line as your city. Your e-mail address should be tabbed over on the same line as your postal code.
3. If you wish to use the line dividers, insert a line using the "shapes" option (you'll see it near the right side of your home toolbar). You may edit it for length, height, shadow, weight, etc. by right-clicking and selecting "Format AutoShape" and changing the pre-set options. You may also edit your line using the "Layout" menu on your main toolbar.
4. Be sure to keep your headings consistent (ie. If your EDUCATION heading is bold and all-caps, so too should your Work Experience, Volunteer Experience, etc. categories).
5. Dates should be left justified.
6. Tab approximately 2 tabs over and type your middle column content (name of school, place of employment, etc.).
7. Tab 1-2 tabs again and type your city and province abbreviation.
8. Extra relevant information can be included underneath the centre column, but should not be bold or otherwise emphasized.
9. Continue with the same formatting for each section of your resume. Conclude with 3-4 references, including their professional title and contact information.
Resume Example #2 - Invisible Table Format
To create a resume with this format in Word Mac 2011:
1. Create your header as seen above.
2. Insert your divider line as explained in Resume Format #1: Three Column Format.
3. Insert a table with 2 columns and 10 rows.
4. Drag the centre line in your new table over to the left with enough room to fit the "Work Experience" heading (other long titles can wrap to 2 lines).
5. Type your headings in the left-hand column. Be sure that they are consistent in appearance (ie. All bold or none bold, same font and size, all caps, small caps, regular caps, etc. - as long as they are all the same!)
6. Using the format shown above (dates, name of school/employer etc., city, province), input the content of each section of your resume into the right-hand column.
7. If you need bullets, you can insert and customize them using "Format" "Bullets and Numbering." You can change the indent here if need be.
8. When everything is complete, you may highlight your entire table, then select "Format" "Borders and Shading" and select "None" for border. This will get rid of the lines of your table, leaving you with a nice neat resume!
Notes for all resumes:
- Most recent dates go at the top and then descend chronologically to the least recent
- Use professional, non-colloquial (casual conversational) language
- Highlight your strengths, omit your weaknesses
