Resume 2

• InDesign Template

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Here’s a follow up from our previous resume template. Feel free to create your own from scratch or just edit the template I have for you above!

Step 1: Setting Up Your Document

• Open InDesign and create a new document.

• Set the document units to inches and ensure it's a single-page layout.

• Configure the margins to 0.5 inches.

Step 2: Adding Columns and Guides

• Go to "Layout" > "Create Guides."

• Create three columns, but increase the gutter to around 3.125in. for better spacing.

• Add a gray section to separate the columns using a darker color for contrast that occupies 1/3 of the guides on the page.

  • The color I’m using is HEX:282829

Step 3: Formatting Your Name

• Use a professional font like Futura, Lato, or Helvetica for your name.

• Right-justify your name and make the first name lighter (e.g., 60pt) and the last name bold.

  • I’m using Sofia Pro Light 60pt for the First Name and Sofia Pro Bold 60pt for the Last Name

Step 4: Creating Section Headings

• Add text boxes with the Text Tool (T) for section headings like "Profile," "Experience," "Recognition," "Education," and "Skills."

• Use a consistent font.

  • I use Sofia Pro Bold 14pt font.

Step 5: Adding Content

• Populate each section with relevant content, such as job experiences, recognitions, awards, education, and skills.

• Use a light font for subheadings like job titles and durations to create hierarchy.

  • I use Sofia Pro Bold 12pt font for the subheadings and Sofia Pro Light 10pt font at 50% opacity for the body.

  • Use white text for darker background and black text for white background.

• Employ bullet points for readability by configuring them in the "Paragraph" settings.

  • Go into the paragraph tab (Window > Types and Label > Paragraph)

  • At the top right corner of the paragraphs tab, there is an icon with 4 parallel lines, click into it.

  • Select “Bullet and Numbering”

  • Change “List Type” to Bullets and adjust bullet as needed.

Step 6: Adjusting Spacing and Layout

• Ensure there's ample white space between sections for a clean look.

• Adjust line spacing to avoid overcrowding text. For 10pt text, consider double spacing.

• Pay attention to alignment, and avoid hyphenation where it's not needed.

  • Go into the paragraph tab (Window > Types and Label > Paragraph) and uncheck “Hyphenate” at the bottom left.

Step 7: Contact Information

• Create a section for your contact information using a clear, legible font.

• Double space the lines for readability.

• Make sure it's well-aligned and doesn't overlap with other sections.

Step 8: Education and Skills

• Format your education details and skills using a similar structure as job experiences.

• Mention the institution, degree, and dates for education.

• List your skills and years of experience in a clear, concise manner.

Step 9: Final Adjustments

• Zoom out to assess the overall layout and spacing.

• Ensure everything fits within the margins and adjust as needed.

• Consider making section headings lighter to maintain hierarchy without distraction.

Step 10: Save and Share

• Save your resume in InDesign or export it to a preferred format (e.g., PDF) for sharing with potential employers.

Let me know how it went for you :)