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Traditional Vs Modern Resume Format 🤔

Sometimes the most stressful part of developing your resume is choosing the format! 

Your brain: “Should I make it colorful?”, “Is traditional too boring?”, “Should it be two columns or one?” 

The truth is...even though all of these questions are important, it is crucial that you remember CONTENT IS KEY & SIMPLICITY WILL ALWAYS WIN 🔑


Whether you choose a traditional or modern resume remember that: 

  1. Somebody has to read it - make sure it’s legible 

  2. Choose a format that best reflects your professional brand 

  3. Simplicity is key - the less fonts & colors you choose the better 

  4. A traditional resume with impactful content will always resonate 

  5. A modern resume that is “overly designed” can distract from the content