Apply a Different Template to a Résumé

Overview

Résumé templates define a résumé’s text formatting and section layout, and every résumé has a template associated with it. You might want to use specific résumé templates for different jobs because each one emphasizes different aspects of your background, or you may want to a functional résumé for some job types and chronological for others—choosing the right one can help you present yourself in the best possible light for a specific job or occupation.

Résumé Builder — Applying a Different Résumé Template

You cannot use résumé templates with uploaded résumés.

Where to Find This Feature

• Top menu bar > Résumé icon > Résumé Manager button

• Left navigation menu > Quick Menu > Résumé Builder

• My Dashboard > Widgets > Job Seeker Services widget > Résumé Builder link

• Directory of Services tab > Services for Individuals > Job Seeker Services icon > Résumé Builder icon

Steps to Apply a Different Résumé Template

Your site may display different options from those shown here.

1. Open your résumé using one of two methods:

   • Select the résumé thumbnail icon itself.

   • Select the gear icon on the résumé thumbnail and choose the Edit link.

2. On the Résumé Builder page, select the template field to display the Choose a Résumé Style page. This page displays the available résumé templates as thumbnails so you can preview the format.

3. Select the desired template to apply it. The Résumé Builder page refreshes with the template formatting and content in place.