How to Create Professional Resume Using MS Word

What is a professional Resume ?

A professional resume is an official document that clearly and systematically summarizes an individual’s education, work experience, abilities, and background. It is mainly used for job applications and is intended to emphasize the skills that qualify an applicant for a particular position. Contact details, an objective or summary, employment history, educational background, and pertinent certifications or abilities are all common components of a professional resume. Making a good first impression on employers is the aim, and this is achieved by presenting accomplishments, duties, and skills in an easy-to-read and brief manner.

Steps to Create a Resume in Microsoft Word:

• Step 1: Open Microsoft Word.
• Step 2: Go to Layout menu
• Step 3: Go to the Option Column & Select the One & Two Columns page.

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Types of Professional Resume Formats

Single vertical column

All of the material on a single-column resume is arranged from top to bottom in a single vertical column.
Example:

Double vertical column

Two vertical sections make up a double-column resume. Headings for talents, contact information, and experience and education are typically found in one column.
Example:

Note: Both formats are used in interviews; you can choose any one format for your interview.

Major section of your Professional Resume

1. Header section

Your name, work title, and current contact information (phone, email, and social media account) should all be prominently displayed. It should have a clean, scannable layout.

2. Professional Section

Write a succinct description of three to four lines that captures:

• Your primary area of expertise, such as “Full-Stack Engineer with 4 Years,”
• superior abilities,
• Significant accomplishments (such as “a 30% reduction in app load time”)

3. Section on Skills

Provide a systematic list of pertinent technical capabilities (languages, frameworks, and tools). Steer clear of antiquated or generic technologies. Make this list specific to the needs of each job.

4. Section on Experience

Each position must adhere to the following:

• Job Title: Organization | Dates
• Make use of bullet points that start with powerful action verbs, such as “Implemented,” “Optimized,” etc.
• Measure the following results: project scale, user growth, and performance improvements.
• Prioritize effect over responsibilities.

5. Section on Projects

Incorporate side or open-source initiatives, particularly if you’re just starting out in your profession. Make use of a consistent format:

• Tech stack and project title,
• Your part,
• important results and accomplishments,
• Links to live demonstrations or GitHub.

6. Section on Education and Certificate

• List your highest degree, institution, and year.
• Add relevant certifications (Coursera, Udemy, etc.), especially if they match the job.

7. Section on your Achievements

• Awards
• Experience
• Languages

Being confident during a job interview, particularly when it comes to your CV, involves being ready to discuss your accomplishments, experiences, and abilities in a clear and upbeat manner. It shows how well you can explain your qualifications and why you are the best candidate for the position.