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Using Color in Your Resume

Ideas for making an attractive, eye-catching document

As a job seeker, you are a book being judged by its cover. Beyond choices in typeface, spacing, and layout, you can also utilize color in your resume to add a little something extra.

Not sure what color(s) to use? Microsoft Word offers a nice selection of theme colors in various shades that complement each other. You can also select your own custom color, but be sure to note the RGB so you can reference it later. Keep in mind — regardless of what color you choose, your resume must be inviting to read (don't use bright yellows or light greens that are hard on the eye).

 

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While you're experimenting with ways to include color and design elements in your resume, remember — there is such a thing as too much: "When accessorizing, always take off the last thing you put on." – Coco Chanel

Here are a few ways to incorporate color into various sections of your resume:

 

Shading/Fill

resume example                                                                

 

 

Fonts

resume example                                                                

 

 

Bullets

resume example                                                                

 

 

Lines/Borders

 resume example                                                               

 

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by: Natalie Winzer
Originally Published: February 01, 2014

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