Need Help Choosing the Best Resume Format – Which One Works for You?

Dear Friends,

Kindly help me choose the best resume format out of these three:

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Please suggest if any changes are required.

Thanks & Regards,
Bindiya Jadhav

Hi Bindiya,

In my opinion, Shamu3.doc is the best. I have also been in the Finance field for the past 12 years, working for TNS India in Hyderabad. All the best.

Regards,
Ravi Chandra Kiran M.

Well, there is not much difference in these resumes as long as the content of the resume is good and presentable. The person reading it should not have to search for the information. I would suggest adding a small paragraph (resume summary) after the objective to highlight your professional experience.

Dear Diya,

When you talk about the "best resume format," then "format" implies that what you mean is basically appearance - layout, fonts used, etc. Now that we are talking about "contents," it becomes more meaningful. Ask yourself, which one as a recruiter would you choose? I would prefer an easy-to-read and easy-on-the-eye resume, with facts placed in familiar sections; with ample white open spaces around, where one can scribble or jot down "remarks for office use." The layout should be uncluttered.

Judging by these criteria, Resume 1 and 3 look good. Resume 2 may look flashy and zazzy; but remember, reading two columns simultaneously is a pain. Moreover, it is highly cluttered and induces irritation.

Regards.