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• Number of references to include The standard is either 2 or 3 references. If you do not intend to include the contact
  
• Is color ok in my Resume? The answer is YES. As long as color enhances professionalism and doesn't interfere with readability. It seems easy to do, however in practice it's not straight forward - it pays to trust the experts
• Okay to print on colored or textured paper? We advise against printing your resume on coloured or textured paper as it makes it harder to read, photocopy and scan. Our Resume templates are designed to make your Resume standout
  
• What Fonts should I use? Your choice of font and size can be the difference between an easy-to-read Resume or one that is overlooked, especially when it comes to the main content fields of your resume
  
• Resume headings Our templates include headings most commonly used by recruitment agents which is a combination of both chronological and functional heading formats
• What software do I need? Our templates are designed in Microsoft Word, a program we all know and use. Our templates can be used by anyone with these versions of Word
  
• Importance of formatting and colour A well formatted Resume achieves many goals, it makes it easy for a recruiter to find the
  
• Why are your resume templates better? Our resume templates are specifically designed to make your resume STAND OUT and get you interviews. Unlike most resume templates, ours have
  
• Does the one-page resume rule still exist? This was popular in the 1980’s but the 1-page Resume / CV rule has long since been abandoned, except for recent MBA graduates
  
• How many pages should my resume be? Resume lengths range between 1-3 pages, the most common being 2-pages. Exceptions to this are those with little experience, recent graduates,
  
• Rules for Scientific or Academic positions? For those applying for either scientific or academic positions greater detail is expected which means that the length is often longer than typical resumes
  
• Is it ok to include a photo in my Resume? Unless you are specifically requested to include a photo, we advise against it. Research shows
  
• Formatting issues PDF vs Word Doc If you send your resume as a PDF, then YES, all your formatting, fonts and page breaks
  
• Can I save my Resume to a PDF for free? Yes, its incredibly fast and you don't need to download any software
  
• Why some recruiters request Word docs Branding: Some recruiters like to copy and paste relevant content from your Resume into their own branded
  
• Difference between a Resume and CV According to US and UK recruiters, the words CV’ and ‘Resume’ have, over time, grown to represent the
  
• MS Word Resume Templates All our resume templates are expertly designed in Microsoft Word. Our designs have been trialled and tested - we know they standout to recruiters
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