Templates outline the form and structure upon which a job resume can be built

Many people utilize a free outline to aid in their process of resume creation. Read on to find out how a template can benefit you.

A model outline can give you direction and focus while you are creating your resume

It can also help you avoid veering into unnecessary detail or subject areas ...

Following a sample can help you create professional resumes for yourself without needing to purchase expensive software.

A lot of job seekers, from graduating seniors to professionals reentering the job market, use a resume-writing template to build their resume.

The following accountants resume and farmers resume templates are very good examples of the popular chronological template. I will be concentrating on this style of resume in this section, because it is suitable for many types of jobs.

Take a look at the architect resume and the lawyers resume to get a better understanding of what this format is all about.

Where to Find Free Templates

There are many places you can go to obtain free samples. A good resource to use nowadays is the Internet. It has made valuable career help available to people around the world. There are many websites that showcase free examples ... including this site!

Here are three more templates that are available on my site:

Firstly, a pilots resume that is customized to include additional information on certificates, training and ratings.

Secondly a bank managers resume that emphasizes the management and leadership abilities of the job seeker.

And thirdly a bank tellers resume that utilizes the chronological resume to great effect by focusing on the applicants experience and education.

Use Resume Templates with Caution !

A word of caution about using templates: Sometimes employers may think that this shows a lack of computer skills in a candidate. They should be avoided if you are applying in a technical field.

There is also the danger that your resume may appear to be canned and therefore give employers the wrong impression about you.

Template Formats

Free templates can be delivered in various formats. There are Microsoft Word , Microsoft Work and other templates specific to a word processor. Copying from one processor to another can make drastic changes to the format of the file.

A resume template comes as a blank resume outline that you can fill in with your information

• A template is simply a completed resume for a specific job type. e.g Accountant
• Sample outlines are also specific to certain word processors. e.g Microsoft Word XP format
• The job seeker would download the template and update it with their own details to create their resume

Most free outlines highlight the sections of a resume and look something like this:

Your Name in Bold

Your Contact Information (address, phone number, email)

Job Objective: Highlight your focused career goals here.

Education: College, Degree Earned, GPA

Honors: List any honors

Experience: Company, Dates worked Job responsibilities

Special Skills: Any additional sections (optional)

References: Available on request

I would advise you not to include the section on references as this is not the right time to submit them and it is usually understood that they will be available on request.

Compare this to real life examples such as a coach drivers resume, personal chaffeurs resume or chiropractic resume where you can actually read about the reasons why the resume has been constructed in a particular way. A lot more value than just a blank template, don't you think?

Selecting the Best Resume Template

Formats will be different for people in differing situations. Recent college graduates usually give priority placing to the Education section, while experienced professionals prefer to show their Experience section first.

Templates can give you an advantage over your competition. You can avoid common mistakes that other people make when building their resume. You will know what to include and what to leave out.

Best of all, you can find tons of free samples on the Internet!

This way you can save money since you would not have to hire a writing service or purchase resume writing software. It is not often that you change jobs and more job seekers these days prefer to use a professional writing service to get a competitive advantage.

More Ways that Templates can Help

In addition to free outlines, you can find online samples to assist you in creating cover letters, thank you letters, resignation letters and other letters vital to the job search process.

Browse the Internet or visit a local career center to learn more about free resume templates. Collect the types that are related to your career field and professional level and choose the one that fits your needs.

Return to the free resume templates home page for more information.