MAC It Yourself?

Over the course of the last 7 business days I received 4 client resumes that looked virtually identical.  It turns out that each client had used the very same template from their respective Apple iMac computers.  One can only imagine how widespread computer resume template usage actually is!

As per my article on the Canadian job market becoming more competitive than it has ever been in recent times, how wise is it use one of the world's most common resume templates in your bid to distinguish yourself from your peers?

If a job vacancy is keenly contested and all of the candidates have a similar skillset, what will make YOU stand out from the crowd?  Resume content?  Of course!  Content is King.  However, resume design is particularly important in communicating that all important first impression.  If the hiring manager opens up your document to find an exact copy of the preceding resume template, what message does that convey?

Every client I work with has made the decision to seek out professional assistance in compiling a resume and cover letter because they don't want to be seen as the same as everyone else.  They want to stand out!  They want to get past that initial screening and move forward to the interview stage. 

Having a professionally written resume gives you a powerful tool to help distinguish you from your peers.  Computer templates?  They are for the masses......let everyone else use them!