What Is a Resume Template?
A resume template is a document that has been pre-formatted so that writing a resume involves only adding your information. Using a template is a fast way to create a resume without considering any formatting.
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Types
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There are two main resume template forms: chronological work history, and skills and abilities.
Function
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The function of a chronological work history resume is to outline positions held and what you achieved in those positions. This template will generally be outlined with sections such as contact information, summary of qualifications, work history and education. Each heading will allow for subheadings such as company name, job title, dates employed and bullet points for outlining your work achievements.
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Function
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The function of a skills and ability resume is to outline the skills of an individual when work experience is limited or there are gaps in employment. This template will generally be outlined with sections such as contact information, objective, skills and education.
Considerations
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When deciding on what type of template to use, keep in mind the job description. Base your template decision on your work history and experience, as well as the type of job desired (see Resources).
Features
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Templates come with many different formatting options. Formatting can include order of sections, bullet points, lines to break up sections, use or color, font, watermarks, photos and pictures.
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