How to create a Professional Resume

When it comes to applying for a job, most employers will usually ask first your resume. Creating a resume is the first step to getting a job. You will likely be asked by the employers about your resume because its one of their ways to evaluate you if you fit for the job description. In my experience, when I first apply for a job, the resume that I created is not an eye catching to the client or employers, I keep wondering myself as to why I didn't hear any response from the client where I have submitted my resume. Later on, I realize that the resume I submitted is not as professional compare to the others. Having a professional resume that conveys your personality, work history, educational background will send a clear message to the recruiters, clients or employers that you are serious about your career and getting the job. I've breakdown the steps by steps process on how to make your own professional resume.

How to Create Professional Resume

1. Choose your resume template

Having a professional resume regardless on your profession is a must and required for employers, clients and recruiters. Not everyone is creative in making a resume and not everyone knows where to find a free professional resume template online. You can use canva to create your resume since it very convenient and user friendly.

Once you already choose a template, you can also make your own design all you just need to do is pick the resume of your choice and customize the color, font until your happy and contented with the result.

2. Add a professional photo

Adding a professional photo of yourself in your resume is also a must. The employers want to know and want to see who you are. Before you put a photo on your professional resume you also need to make sure that the photo you choose is the most recent, not the picture that you have a long time ago. It must be a decent photo and professional photo that will truly reflect what you really look like. The photo on your resume will also leave a first impression to the employer of who you really are.

3. Organize your content

When it comes to your resume you need to make sure that your relevant sections are organized. You need to be organized when it comes to putting content on your resume. In order for your resume to look professional and eye catching to client. You need to display a little introduction about yourself of who you are and what you do. It must also include your Complete Name, Professional Skills, Personal Skills, Work Experience (if you have any), Educational Background, Projects/Awards, Contact Information and Link to your social channels.

The whole purpose of your professional resume is to encourage and entice client and recruiters to find out more about you. Once you already completed all the steps and checked that your resume already looks polished and professional then your good to go.

Tip: Every time you achieved something new, or if your promoted to a higher position you need to be sure to keep your resume updated.