I’m going to give you some advice that will rock your world. If you’re a web designer, you should design your resume. *GASP*
All kidding aside, the importance of impressing people with your resume’s visual appeal, especially online, is important. Here are some tips on styling a resume so it conveys your skills and is pleasing to the eye.
Keep in mind, when I say design, I don’t necessarily mean having flying planets, sparkles and grunge effects all over it. That would be annoying and if that’s what your resume looks like right now, I strongly encourage that you remain employed until you get a chance to fix it.
What I mean is paying attention to three critical things: typography, layout and accessibility.
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