- Click on the page layout tab.
- Select margins.
- Select the 1-inch option.
- Click custom margins to set your own margins.
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How do I put a border on my resume?
- Place the cursor in the spot where you want to add a line.
- Click on Home (located in the upper left-hand corner).
- Look in the Paragraph section and click the down arrow next to the Borders button.
- Click on Horizontal Line.
How do you outline a resume in Word?
- Open Microsoft Word and pick a template. …
- Write your name and contact information at the top. …
- Write a convincing introduction. …
- Summarize your work experience. …
- Add your education history. …
- List your relevant job skills. …
- Include career accomplishments and awards at the bottom.
How would you put a border on a Word document?
- Go to Design > Page Borders.
- Make selections for how you want the border to look.
- To adjust the distance between the border and the edge of the page, select Options. Make your changes and select OK.
- Select OK.
How do you create a professional resume?
- Start by choosing the right resume format. …
- Include your name and contact information. …
- Add a resume summary or objective. …
- List your soft and hard skills. …
- List your professional history with keywords. …
- Include an education section. …
- Consider adding optional sections. …
- Format your resume.
What do I put for skills on a resume?
- Computer skills.
- Leadership experience.
- Communication skills.
- Organizational know-how.
- People skills.
- Collaboration talent.
- Problem-solving abilities.
How do you put a border on Microsoft Word 2010?
- Introduction.
- 1Put the insertion pointer on the page you want to border.
- 2Click the Border command button and choose Borders and Shading from the bottom of the menu that appears.
- 3Click the Page Border tab.
- 4Choose the border you want by using a preset box or picking a line style, color, and width.
Why is there a box around my text in Word?
The bottom line is that if the Normal style is formatted to have a box around it, then
there is a good chance that all your paragraphs will have boxes around them
. Check the style formatting and remove any boxes that may be associated with the style, and your problem may be immediately fixed.
How do you apply border and shading in Word?
- Select the text.
- Summon the Borders and Shading dialog box. …
- Set the border style you desire. …
- Ensure that the Apply To menu shows Text and not Paragraph.
How do I write a simple resume?
- Select a resume format.
- List contact information.
- Create a resume summary or objective.
- Include work experience and achievements.
- Include education.
- List skills.
- Add any additional relevant sections.
How does a professional resume look like?
Keep It Simple
Use clear section headings and make them stand out with bold type, capital letters, and/or a different color. Make sure there's
plenty of white space
—an overstuffed resume is hard to read. Skip the fancy graphics, pie charts, and illustrations, which don't play well with resume-scanning software.
What should not be included in a resume?
- Too much information.
- A solid wall of text.
- Spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
- Inaccuracies about your qualifications or experience.
- Unnecessary personal information.
- Your age.
- Negative comments about a former employer.
- Details about your hobbies and interests.
How do you describe duties on a resume?
- Begin each item by stating the name of the place, location, dates, and job title (e.g. manager, volunteer) List experiences in reverse chronological order (most current experience first).
- Describe your responsibilities in concise statements led by strong verbs.
What are considered special skills?
- Verbal communication skills. Verbal communication skills are the basis for how you relate to others and convey your feelings and ideas. …
- Non-verbal communication skills. …
- Soft skills. …
- Hard skills. …
- Leadership skills.
What employers look for in a resume?
- Keyword research. First and foremost, employers want to know if you're qualified for the job. …
- Embellished skills. …
- Overall career progression. …
- Personal brand and online presence.
How do I make a frame in Word 2010?
- Introduction.
- 1Put the insertion pointer on the page you want to border.
- 2Click the Border command button and choose Borders and Shading from the bottom of the menu that appears.
- 3Click the Page Border tab.
- 4Choose the border you want by using a preset box or picking a line style, color, and width.