“Why do resumes have to look so boring?”
Ultimately, it makes it easier for the person reading your resume to quickly get to the info they’re looking for. Recruiters and hiring managers are quickly scanning many resumes in their search for an ideal candidate. If most resumes are formatted similarly, it makes it easier to jump to the info they are looking for. If your resume is full of tables or graphics, it makes it more distracting and the reader burns more mental energy trying to find information.
<aside> 💡 Relevancy is the name of the game Simplicity is key Do your documents relate to the job description?
Resume formats can vary between industries and degrees of education. A resume for someone holding a bachelor’s degree and applying to work for a private organization will likely look different than someone with a PhD applying for a research position.
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