Easy Microsoft Word Tips For A Great Resume | Formatting Hacks & Mistakes to Avoid

Did you know some simple Microsoft Word formatting hacks can make laying out your resume a breeze? Writing a resume is a challenge in itself, laying it out in Microsoft Word can make it more difficult - especially if you don't know the software that well. As a professional resume writer, you'd be surprised to know that I've never used a template to create tailored resume documents for my clients - only Microsoft Word. I've seen people make many common Microsoft Word formatting mistakes, which is why I felt compelled to make this video. Microsoft Word formatting plays a big part in helping your resume get past the ATS system and increasing its overall readability. Simple mistakes like having too many columns or formatting your text to the right can work against you. Want to know more about Microsoft Word formatting hacks? Watch the video now! ___ Want more career content from me? Subscribe to my Tamika’s Career Tea e-newsletter to receive bi-weekly career, resume, and LinkedIn tips to keep you on your A-game: https://www.thompsonresumes.com/career-tea-newsletter Visit my blog: https://www.thompsonresumes.com Need help with your resume? Let's work together! *** Visit my website to view pricing and schedule your consultation: https://www.thompsonresumes.com*** ___ Timestamps: INTRO – 0:01-0:59 ALIGN HEADLINES TO THE LEFT OR IN THE CENTER – 1:03-3:09 USE A SIZE 9, 10, OR 11 FONT SIZE – 3:14-6:18 USE A CLEAN, CRISP FONT – 6:21-9:03 KEEP YOUR JOB INFO ON ONE LINE – 9:07-10:34 USE SECTION HEADERS – 10:40-12:27 STAY AWAY FROM COLUMNS – 12:31-15:15 RECAP – 15:20-5:33