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Improving the look of a resume
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:30 pm
by Knock
So my resume is quite ugly looking. I made it using open office's word processing program. How can I make it more visually attractive? Also, how can I convert it to a .pdf, so I can send it to my LOR writers.
Thanks in advance.
Re: Improving the look of a resume
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:32 pm
by Georgiana
http://www.freepdfconvert.com/
As far as style, look at examples from school websites. I don't know what it currently looks like so I can't make specific recommendations.
Re: Improving the look of a resume
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:32 pm
by kaydish21
http://www.freepdfconvert.com/
If you need help I can PM you my resume which I had some professional help with a bit ago to get it in top shape. Dunno if it mattered at all, but whatevs.
Whoops, above poster beat me to the punch.
Re: Improving the look of a resume
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:34 pm
by merichard87
1. Add a bold line under the header
2. Use more bullets so the page has better flow
3. Add a border
If you are using Office 2007 you can convert to pdf by clicking on the windows logo in the upper left corner and clicking save as and there should be a selection of pdf
Re: Improving the look of a resume
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:35 pm
by GettingReady2010
Should you have it in pdf when you send it to LSAC/schools?
Re: Improving the look of a resume
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:36 pm
by Knock
Georgiana wrote:http://www.freepdfconvert.com/
As far as style, look at examples from school websites. I don't know what it currently looks like so I can't make specific recommendations.
Thanks guys. Basically it's just really plain and ugly looking. I'll go look at examples and try and make it more visually pleasing. Thanks again.
Re: Improving the look of a resume
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:37 pm
by Knock
GettingReady2010 wrote:Should you have it in pdf when you send it to LSAC/schools?
No clue. Do you send it to LSAC like other documents?
Re: Improving the look of a resume
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:40 pm
by kalvano
No, LSAC will convert a Word .doc to PDF for you when it submits your app.
Re: Improving the look of a resume
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:41 pm
by kalvano
Knockglock wrote:So my resume is quite ugly looking. I made it using open office's word processing program. How can I make it more visually attractive? Also, how can I convert it to a .pdf, so I can send it to my LOR writers.
Thanks in advance.
Your letter writers can't view a Word document? Do they live in 1996 and use Wordperfect?
Re: Improving the look of a resume
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:42 pm
by Knock
kalvano wrote:Knockglock wrote:So my resume is quite ugly looking. I made it using open office's word processing program. How can I make it more visually attractive? Also, how can I convert it to a .pdf, so I can send it to my LOR writers.
Thanks in advance.
Your letter writers can't view a Word document? Do they live in 1996 and use Wordperfect?
One has a Mac, the other I have no clue. I just figured pdf was just the easiest, and safest format.