Now that the content is nailed down, how do you show it off? Now it’s time to update your tired résumé’s look into something fresh and eye-catching.
Before you even consider the category layout, you need to have a header. Your header includes your name and contact information. You can center this information at the top of your résumé’s page, or get a little creative – why not make your name larger than the other information and stretch it across the top or from top to bottom? You can make it a little more edgy by adding a nice, sleek line that divides your name and information, and then use fancy bullets between your address, phone number and e-mail.
This type of layout can really add some oomph to what could be a boring résumé. Be sure to use your header on each page of the tired résumé, including the reference page – that way the prospective boss can’t get your tired résumé confused with anyone else's.
As discussed before, the next portion of your tired résumé – Qualifications – should be a bulleted list, clean and crisp. You can center it on your page, but it does look much better on the side of your page.