How to Create a Resume in Microsoft Word

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Use a pre-installed template in Word.. Download a resume template in Word.. Download a template directly from Office Online.

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Use a pre-installed template in Word.

Step 1

Use a pre-installed template in Word.

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Download a resume template in Word.

Step 2

Download a resume template in Word.

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Download a template directly from Office Online.

Step 3

Download a template directly from Office Online.

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Complete the template.

Step 4

Complete the template.

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Create a resume with the wizard (Word 2003 only).

Step 5

Create a resume with the wizard (Word 2003 only).

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Know what to include.

Step 6

Know what to include.

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Consider a chronological resume.

Step 7

Consider a chronological resume.

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Be wary of a functional resume.

Step 8

Be wary of a functional resume.

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Try a combination resume.

Step 9

Try a combination resume.

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Consider a CV.

Step 10

Consider a CV.

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Complete your contact information.

Step 11

Complete your contact information.

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Consider including an objective.

Step 12

Consider including an objective.

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Outline your education and qualifications.

Step 13

Outline your education and qualifications.

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Detail your work experience.

Step 14

Detail your work experience.

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Have an extra skills section.

Step 15

Have an extra skills section.

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Consider adding references.

Step 16

Consider adding references.

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Make final format adjustments.

Step 17

Make final format adjustments.

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