Advanced formatting

Maximize the effectiveness of your application

Make the most effective resumes and cover letters by customizing the options to fit exactly your needs and style.

When editing either a resume or cover letter

• The default text and margin sizes are optimized for viewing online. If you will be downloading a PDF, we recommend adjusting them so that your information takes up as close to exactly one page as possible (ideally without going over).
• Choose whichever template you like the most, but make sure it's appropriate for the job for which you're applying. Use the Classic template for traditional jobs or if you're not sure.
• Color can make your resume stand out. However, if you'll be printing off a PDF of your resume without a color printer, make sure you choose the Black option in Color to ensure your print is clear.

When editing a resume

• You can add an Objective Statement by clicking the toggle at the bottom of the editing toolbar labeled Objective Statement.
• Rearrange full resume sections into new locations by dragging the handle to the left of the section header.
  • After your work and education, order the sections by the amount of content you're using and how pertinent the items are to the job for which you're applying.
• You can rename the sections by clicking on their current names.
  • After updating the text click out of the text box and your changes will automatically save.
• You can change the name of your resume by clicking on its current name and making changes.
  • When you click out of the text box your changes will automatically save.

When editing a cover letter

• When you first link a resume and cover letter you may be prompted to sync their styles, we recommend you do!
  • However, if you update the styles in one of those documents afterward, it won't be synced to the other so make sure to update both.
• You can adjust the text alignment in a cover letter by clicking on the Justify Paragraphs toggle at the bottom of the editing toolbar.
• Your paragraphs are imported in the order based on their type (openers first, signatures last for example).
• You can rearrange your cover letter's paragraphs by dragging the drag handle to the left of the first line of the paragraph.