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There are important advantages when you start writing from scratch with a blank resume form: free flowing presentation, creative layout, control over formatting and the ability to tailor your skills to the prescribed job. These benefits allow you to control the shape and presentation of your resume and avoids straight-jacketing the document into a standard generic template which may not offer the flexibility you want.

A free downloadable resume template can help you write a winning resume the purpose of which is principally to get you an interview; the interview is your opportunity to consolidate the positives contained within your resume. An effective well written resume will get you an interview and a badly written document usually end up in the trash bin.

The way a resume is written can ultimately make or break cherished career aspirations. The key therefore is knowing what to put in and what to omit. It also involves knowing how to present relevant content persuasively and powerfully in a manner that draws the read to the document.

You need to briefly explain to the employer the reasons they should employ you: why you are the best candidate and the benefits you can bring to their organization. Resume writing is an art-form because no two resumes are exactly alike, each is a fingerprint of an individual profile with its own unique talents, skills, experience and potential.

You will need to know the type of resume that is commonly used within your chosen field. Try to familiarise with the style by checking out industry relevant free resume templates on the net. If you are unsure, find out on the net or from friends and colleagues. Do not attempt to write your resume unless you know the type and depth of presentation the employer expects. But knowing how to present your resume is just one aspect, the other is making sure you to strip content, presenting only information that address the requirement of the prescribed job. Any embellishment will simply irritate the reader and lessen your chances for an interview.

A good sample resume template will help you customize your skills, experience, qualifications, training and achievements towards the field you wish to target. Keep your resume to a single page or two pages maximum, depending on the level of your experience. Keep additional information such as samples of previous work done and details of technical publications within a separate portfolio which can be appended to the resume.

To download our free word resume template, click here.

If you're still unsure about preparing a good functional resume yourself, there are two viable options:

• a certified resume writing service
• an automated resume builder