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n-Build Microsoft Word Resume Templates To access these templates, here’s what you do: 1. Open MS word 2. Click file from the menu bar on top of the screen 3. Select new 4. From there, you can select a number of different formats (resumes, flyers, cards, cover letters, and more)

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In this case, we’re focusing on resume templates, so you can type that in the search bar to see the different kinds of templates available. As you can see, there’s plenty of choice here and a lot of different design options.

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Functional Resume (Simple Design) Who's it for: Any entry-level position Creator: Microsoft Where to find it: Microsoft Templates Want something super simple for free? Microsoft Word comes with a number of ready-to-go resume templates that are one click away.

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All you have to do is go to Microsoft Templates, where you’ll find a number of different templates for resumes, cover letter, newsletters, and more. There, you’ll find a number of good starting resume templates, like this functional resume by Microsoft. When to Use This Template Depending on your achievements and background,

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you’ll want to list your qualifications in a specific order. With this functional resume, you can list your objective, professional achievements, skills, and work history - in that specific order. You can use this resume if you’re switching jobs to a different career, or as your no experience resume. With just a bit of color to stand 

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out and clear sections within the layout, you can’t go wrong with this template.

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Modern Chronological Resume Who's it for: Mid-level job-seekers Creator: Microsoft Where to find it: Microsoft Templates Most resume formats you find are going to be in chronological order. That is, starting from your most recent job experience, going down to your previous jobs. You can’t go wrong with this 

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format, and if you want something that’s professional, but also has a bit of flair to it, check out the Modern chronological resume by Microsoft: When to Use This Template The standard way to list your work experience is in chronological order. With this modern resume, you can start with your latest job experience

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to help the HR manager easily find what they’re looking for. This is a very straightforward approach, and it also has a color scheme and a design that can help you stand out from other candidates. Just because it’s professional, doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Though, if you want to take a more creative approach with your resume, you could use the...

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Infographic Word Resume Who's it for: Marketers and social media experts Creator: Microsoft Where to find it: Microsoft Templates Are you applying for a marketing or a design job where you’ll be creating a lot of web content? Then you can make your resume a part of your portfolio with the infographic resume.

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When to Use This Template Use this infographic resume to list your qualifications in a way that’s easy to follow. The icons highlight your skills and the sections follow a clear direction. This is a good example of custom tailoring your resume to the job. It goes without saying that the content inside the resume has to be up to par as well.

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But as far as standing out goes, this infographic resume is guaranteed to attract eyes from a stack of resumes.

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Bold Monogram Resume Who's it for: Any general-level position Creator: Microsoft Where to find it: Microsoft Templates A resume objective is a short 1-2 sentence elevator pitch that provides an overview of your experience, skills, and motivations. In it, you explain why you’re the right person for the job.

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With this Bold monogram resume, your resume objective is guaranteed to stand out and be one of the first things the HR manager will notice. When to Use This Template Present your qualifications in a stylish way that’s also professional and guaranteed to stand out. This template includes an editable color scheme, and instructions on 

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how to build an effective resume. While the focus is definitely on the resume objective, the rest of the resume follows a smooth flow in an order that makes sense.

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Simple and Clean Resume Template Who's it for: Creative directors Creator: ZokiDesign Where to find it: ZokiDesign This simple and minimalistic resume template has a clean aesthetic, is easy to format and covers a lot of sections. You can show off your work experience as well as your background (resume summary or objective), education, skills, 

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and even your hobbies. Though you can change the color scheme, the format and the layout makes this resume ideal for creative roles. When to Use This Template With a clean and modern aesthetic, this resume is a great way to quickly sum up your qualifications and also stand out from other resumes with its design. It has a minimal look 

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to it, and still contain a lot of information while staying under 1 page. If needed, it can also be converted into a cover letter. In short, the above resume covers just about everything you’ll need in a template and more. The best part about it, like with most Word templates, is its customizability.

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Clean Resume Template by HalfCircle Who’s it for: Graphic and web designers Creator: HalfCircle Where to find it: CreativeMarket Price: $6 This clean resume template by HalfCircle comes with a DOCX MS Word file and an Adobe Photoshop File for easy customization. It also includes three different 

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color schemes, a cover letter, all the fonts used, and it’s also ready-to-print. When to Use This Template The resume includes a clean layout with an easy-to-read font choice. The colors, along with the rest of the resume, are customizable and you can edit everything in even more detail with the Photoshop PSD file. The cover letter section, 

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meanwhile, includes plenty of space for your text and has a contact information section as well. The best thing about this template is how clearly the sections are separated. Nothing in it feels too close to each other and it’s just as easy for the HR manager to find or jump to any specific section they’re looking for.

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Professional Resume / CV Template by Classic Design Who’s it for: Web and graphic designers Creator: Classic Design Where to find it: Behance Price: $7 Looking for something more professional? The professional resume template by Classic Design might be what you’re looking for.

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The colors aren’t as vibrant here but the colors and the typography suggest that it’s more for a senior job role in a more traditional working environment. When to Use This Template This professional resume template has a more faded gray color scheme to it, and a font style that’s easy to follow. The template comes with Word, 

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Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator formats, and a cover letter - all of which are easy to customize. Though the default resume text is suited for a design role, you can easily to your career field and it won’t be out of place due to its design.The template has all the sections you’d ever need, for both a creative and a more traditional job, and the HR 

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manager will have an easy time following it top to bottom.

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Professional Resume Template Who’s it for: Marketers and bloggers Creator: Mukhlasur Rahman Where to find it: Behance Price: $8.47 Want your resume to be personally tailored to your personality and job role? This professional resume template by Mukhlasur Rahman might be for you then. The Word template follows a 

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consistent color scheme and layout that’s been specifically designed for designers and bloggers. When to Use This Template This professional and creative resume template has been tailor made for designers and online bloggers. It includes a contact section, social media, education, skills, profile, work experience, and awards. The

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template also comes with a separate cover letter, a reference page, and a free icon set. If you’re going to be working closely with social media and other relevant online channels, you might want to include a whole section for it on your resume.

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Resume Template & Cover Letter by Opu;ent Studio Who’s it for: Any senior role Creator: Opu;’ent Where to find it: Behance Price: $9 If you’re applying for a more senior role this Word resume template & cover letter by Opu;ent Studio might be more up your alley. The template is easy to edit in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft 

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Word, and covers the following sections: – Biography (though you can edit this for resume summary or objective) – Work experience – Education – Technical Skills – Contact information – Cover letter When to Use This Template With a clean and unique look 

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to the resume, this template is more suited for professionals and senior-level positions. There is a lot of space for work experience, and you can just as easily transform the biography section into a resume summary. And if you think the template looks short, don’t worry. Everything you can’t mention in it goes in the cover letter.

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Look at the cover letter as a one-page document that briefly summarizes your background. A good cover letter is a supplement to your resume and can get the HR manager to call you back. Wondering if you should also include your picture on the resume like in the above template? That may depend on your location.

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Modern Resume Template for Microsoft Word by ResumeCoverPro Who's it for: Any professional and creative role Creator: ResumeCoverPro Where to find it: Etsy Price: $11 Looking for something that’s modern and professional? Check out the professional resume package by ResumeCoverPro which 

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includes - resume and cover letter templates, an icon pack, free fonts, effective customer support and more. When to Use This Template This template focuses on the main categories: education, profile, skills, work experience, and awards.  You can edit each section to customize it but for the most 

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part, it follows a very straightforward layout and color scheme. All you have to do is edit in the blanks and send it in. This template wasn’t designed with any one specific job role in mind, so, it’s a great general-purpose approach with its design and layout. As long as you have Word (or Google Docs), you can customize it to make it truly 

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yours. And if for some reason you need further help, the template comes with additional instructions and even customer support.

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