How to Make an Easy Resume in Microsoft Word (latest)

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Template is available for download: xamplio.com/career-resources
Want me to edit your resume? Head to xamplio.com/resume-services
This video shows how to make an easy resume using Microsoft Word. This format works great for making a chronological resume and is best for mid-career job seekers, but it will work at all experience levels. Follow this template to help rank better and get more interviews!
Want to learn how to write a cover letter? Check out my video: • How to Write a Cover L...
This video shows how to make a simple, fast resume in Microsoft Word 2010, but the method and layout will work in just about any version of Word.
The resume created in this video is flexible, easy to use, and easy for employers to scan.
If you want to learn how to write the actual content of the resume, please check out my other video: • How to Write a Basic R...
Also, if you have any questions, feel free to post them below. I am more than happy to answer them for you! Otherwise, feel free to ask questions on Twitter:
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xamplio.com/career-resources
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@davidjackson2930 2 жыл бұрын

Finally...a video that gets right to it, instead of 10 minutes of blah blah blah....BRAVO!

@Xamplio 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’m not really big on “blah blah blah” 😆

@mudiagaoneil1384 Жыл бұрын

Precisely my point!

@tanyabright2299 Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@nafufinai2131 Жыл бұрын

100%👍 👍

@rajatmaharana4173 Жыл бұрын

Actually 😆😆😆

@jaimegann3439 3 жыл бұрын

This was so much better than having some perky lady tell me to download her template.

@Xamplio 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And you're right, I'm afraid we have zero perky ladies on the Xamplio KZfaq channel. Only straightforward tutorials!

@marcosmunoz4690 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@JuanSanchez-hq9pn 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@ssnomercy9939 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Hotpotato888 3 жыл бұрын

😅😅😅

@mtutuzelingceza4349 Жыл бұрын

Hey man I copied your style on my resume and for the past year I attended 5 interviews and just started work last week. You're so helpful thank you so much. I'll always recommend you

@Xamplio Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it worked out so well for you. Congratulations on the new job! And, thank you for your kind words.

@jahualhaq9853 6 ай бұрын

I have some questions: 1. I’ve been rejected from about 50 interviews. (In the last one they found the excuse that I could have given more examples. There must have been 20 to 30 perfectly given interviews with no feedback at all. The feedback I got from a lot of them is that they went for another candidate). 2. Before the pandemic it only took around 4 interviews to secure a new role 3. I went to a top business school and have half a decade of experience working for blue chip companies 4. *I’ve been given the advice by some corporate operatives that I could still somehow secure a role at a top company even if I’ve been unemployed for half a dozen years* *Is it discrimination? Is it bias because there is money involved? I would just like to know what is going on as I’m being forced to retire early abroad/take a career break in the summer*..

@CUCHO777 2 жыл бұрын

I wanna thank you so much, I took this format, tweaked it a little bit and it helped me land 4 interviews within a month. My old resume looked like crap and nobody ever called me. Now I finally got a job and that's thank to this helpful tutorial.

@Xamplio 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's so awesome! I'm glad this worked out for you. Congratulations on the new job!

@gilbertotieno3984 Жыл бұрын

Wow. I am motivated

@FirstNameLastName-bw9jx 3 жыл бұрын

"We're gonna assume that you're currently employed at that job" That's a bold assumption there, kind sir.

@Xamplio 3 жыл бұрын

😬

@Danuxsy 3 жыл бұрын

me: I've never worked in my life...

@ID_Station 3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao! No seriously

@stephaniebrown5395 3 жыл бұрын

I am. 😏

@juliepiper7058 2 жыл бұрын

lol!

@user-rp2ob6tv5s 3 жыл бұрын

I can't express how informative and clear the instructions were to do this. Thank you!

@nikkia5399 3 жыл бұрын

This helped me a TON!!! Thank you for showing the step by step drop downs- there are some things I just don’t want to have to think about or decide.

@deejaemma9021 3 жыл бұрын

God, i followed this and now i got emails for interview! 😭 Thank you so much

@Xamplio 3 жыл бұрын

THAT'S AWESOME!!!!

@kimdailyshow4634 3 жыл бұрын

Are you serious 🙀

@nixepisode2062 3 жыл бұрын

Whew that’s smooth

@kenchinvp4477 3 жыл бұрын

I hope me too got emails and hired, its just hard to find work here in philippines

@balaneeeeee 3 жыл бұрын

Hope me too 😩

@saraaouichat2016 3 жыл бұрын

I dont usually comment but you're amazing at this and your voice is just so chill, makes me relaxed and understand better, I kid you not

@thembelihledunjana 3 жыл бұрын

I agree super thorough and thoughtful

@valerieyao1291 3 жыл бұрын

This resume came timely because I was in process in revamping my resume to apply for jobs. Thank you so much for sharing. Very helpful tips and easy to follow through.👌❤

@Ih3artrockmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being straightforward and to the point. Someone told me to make my resume like this, but seeing it visually definitely helped!

@Xamplio 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found this useful. Thanks for watching, and best of luck!

@naturally_fit3549 Жыл бұрын

Best video I’ve come across on how to build a resume. Short simple and straight to the point. Thank you.

@Impalagirl06 Жыл бұрын

I will swear in a courthouse your the BEST teacher for dummies . I finally see how things work . I have been basically trying to teach myself . I brought myself a laptop to learn . You made it simple and didn't go too fast. I've subscribed and Thank You

@Xamplio Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@seantaylornation21RIP4evr 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! This is so helpful, especially for those like myself just learning how to use Word. I needed to update my resume ahead of a career fair being held by my school so this is a life saver. Really appreciate you man!

@Hegstuffing 3 жыл бұрын

Very, very nicely done. Absolutely perfect. Had to update my wife's resume in a flash for her and with your assistance, I got it done. Thank you, partner!

@geekay8558 2 жыл бұрын

Good for your wife! How I wish I also had a husband to do this for me. Currently struggling with writing mine but this video definitely helps

@eeeasyyySunday 3 жыл бұрын

So detailed and precise, this literally hands you the information step by step you can't go wrong ...you are a life saver

@myominzaw5781 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a fresher and I was having trouble writing resume. Thanks You, Xamplio members for this. It helps alots.

@arisuwang3869 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! This saved me! I just need to write a resume for the class later, but I still have no idea right now. So the format just helped me😂

@nianajohn4956 Жыл бұрын

just wanted to stop by and leave a comment - which is something I rarely ever do - as I found this video to be a literal GODSEND! As someone who is trying to establish a career, creating a CV and the supporting documents has been a nightmare honestly but thanks to this video, i have not only been able to create a simple, sleek and professional CV but I have also gained invaluable knowledge that I will keep and implement always. As the saying goes "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime". Simply put, you my friend have taught me how to fish. Many thanks!!!

@AlleeeeHooop Жыл бұрын

I had to rewind ATLEAST 20 TIMES! But, this was the BEST RESUME VIDEO EVEEERRR!!

@shwetagoswami5149 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the easy and effective technique to create a resume. Have a nice day!

@babymantuck3256 Жыл бұрын

Just what I was looking for, easy to understand and straight forward. Thanks for posting!

@alexandrakoltun7480 Жыл бұрын

FIVE STARS!!!! Bookmarked this because I'll use this and recommend it. Easy to follow, common sense, excellent visuals and vocal delivery.

@rvestjr1723 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making a concise video than enables anyone to make a resume from scratch. Using templates is okay, but this allows for more control even with a template. Cheers!

@Xamplio 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

@nicolepinhal5636 Жыл бұрын

Hi Xamplio, thank you very much for your time putting up such a simple and clean resume. I have been stuck for more than a month to getting my internship resume done and scratching my head looking for help, and you have just come to my rescue. I will share it with my classmates😇

@Xamplio Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad this was helpful, and please do feel free to share with classmates and friends. Thanks for watching!

@talainsein 2 жыл бұрын

Just want I needed simple and straightforward. Thank you for sharing!

@Chubbles85 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I just needed someone to get to the point and show me step by step how to make a simple, mature resume without giving me their life story 🤣

@Xamplio Жыл бұрын

My life story isn’t very interesting. You dodged a bullet 😂

@rickyhughes3309 3 жыл бұрын

This was so simple and easy to follow. You are awesome. Thank you!

@rileykouf7453 3 жыл бұрын

You are a lifesaver your video got me 6 job interviews in less than a week thank you

@Xamplio 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! That's awesome to hear! Thanks for the feedback.

@erenjeager5290 3 жыл бұрын

Was it all the magic of my boy Xamplio with the resume or was it you’re experience? I’m fresh out of high school and really would like to know please. Thanks in advance and thank you Xamplio for making this video!! Much love

@MeloveGod1 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I appreciate how you went through each step and showed exactly what tabs to push, that was very helpful to me (new sub)! Thank you

@davidvalentasuper Жыл бұрын

Excellent demonstration of a simple resume. Clearly communicated and easily applicable.

@namitasingh4173 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so so much, making resume never seemed this easy

@jamiuniniola7632 2 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best video that I have watched on this topic. Straight to the point and easy to follow.

@Xamplio 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much! I’m glad you found it helpful.

@gaynormartin7803 3 жыл бұрын

I thank you so much for the easy and effective way of doing it. Appreciates it... Lots of it

@yollachrist7313 3 жыл бұрын

This really help me thank you I’ve been on KZfaq all day and could not find a proper tutorial

@bustamanteperezdaniel1010 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You have no idea how much this is helping me

@wombathappinessgirl7563 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you so much. So easy to follow. 10/10 for easy to follow tutorial video

@kylevalentine5431 3 жыл бұрын

My dude's out here pinning comments still, you're a real one my dude

@kendrickskendricks9134 3 жыл бұрын

I really thank you I have not made a resume in years this video was so simple step by step instructions however it took me over an hour to create I hope I land this new career, thanks again

@Xamplio 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck! Thanks for stopping by

@DVinQNMsG89 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the helpful information. Clean and very simple!

@derinsoyoye1819 3 жыл бұрын

May GOD bless you for this🙏🏾☺️!! I’m also, so beyond glad that this is free, and very helpful!!

@boeingfan2479 Жыл бұрын

You were more helpful than any professor I have had thank you so much

@Xamplio Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@SenseMediaSrilanka 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful! Thank you so much for your great effort

@orondemblair8877 Жыл бұрын

This is well detailed and get straight to the point without the run around.

@shottie6325 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, sir. I really like how my resume looks for a scholarship I'm applying for. You're a life saver 🙌

@tanjelamiller1387 3 жыл бұрын

Another compliment to add to your list- this was so helpful. The best video I’ve seen. Now I can start my job search!

@Xamplio 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Best of luck on your job search.

@mamaveshi8305 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the easy going resume writing it's over a month now I want to write my resume but just there but with this format, I'm happy my resume gonna look gorgeous. Thanks Thanks 😊🙏☺. Keep it up

@violetaspasova5339 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for giving me hope because I knew I am suitable for the job I wanted but I didn't know how to squeeze the essence from my experience because my head was a mess .

@aleishadaniel8074 Жыл бұрын

I don’t normally comment on KZfaq but omg.. this person helped me so much!! This was the best step by step video Ive ever watched. It was easy to follow and I’m forever grateful! Thank you so much!❤

@Xamplio Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you found this video helpful.

@barryanakbarim 2 жыл бұрын

Simple and clean resume. Just what i needed. Thanks, man!

@user-ze2kd2tr9h Жыл бұрын

Watched a lot of videos, this is the one that was easiest to follow and made most sense! THANK YOU!!

@charmainehenery8249 Жыл бұрын

This is the bestest of best demonstration ever. Professional and easy! Thank you so much!!! ❤

@samsamson3623 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir, very simple, well explained.

@Xamplio 4 жыл бұрын

Download the template from this video for FREE: xamplio.com/career-resources

@macherrylynncaritan835 3 жыл бұрын

Cant open it😔

@jesusmontero1080 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make a cover letter video? This helped so much thank you!

@jesusmontero1080 3 жыл бұрын

nvm you have that lol 👌🙌

@sahilcool242 3 жыл бұрын

Very very helpfull🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

@jphalo19 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. I'm used to working jobs where I just fill out an application and wait for the word. Super clueless about resume formatting and what not. You really helped me out!

@mrboss5577 2 жыл бұрын

Finally I got my resume with your guidance. Thanks Gentle Men

@fromarianiewithlove 2 жыл бұрын

This was absolutely helpful! Thank you so much!

@snoop4470 5 ай бұрын

Imagine if they just had normal resume templates instead of whatever the hell they have in word right now...

@jleettriple7 6 ай бұрын

I am a visual person, I just wanted to know the layout and basically what I needed it to look like, since I'd never made a resume, so this really helped me!! Thank you, simple, neat, excellent!!!🥳🎊🎉

@nanaabasam5021 Жыл бұрын

Best ever. I followed it step by step and got myself a befitting CV. Thanks so much

@bmanishap 3 жыл бұрын

Super Explanation !!

@noeagosto9231 Жыл бұрын

After 10 years of working and with no resume, I finally made my resume thanks to you. Much appreciated!

@AgentKing23 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making it very easy to follow. You, sir, are a legend!

@beejohnson2569 2 жыл бұрын

The best descriptive video EVER! THANK YOU! You saved me!

@spritee2793 3 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point. Very good.

@takshpratapsingh6462 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The design worked really well for me.

@Xamplio 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@chrishan0822 2 жыл бұрын

I am really bad doing something on the computer, especially, Microsoft word program, few days ago i had to make another resume for my 2nd job, i was frustrated, and i found this video, and i did it ! It looks really good! Not too difficult to make it he is teaching in really easy way! Thank u

@Xamplio 2 жыл бұрын

That's great! I'm glad the video was easy for you to follow, and I'll glad your resume is looking good!

@MultiMon15 3 жыл бұрын

hey man, this really helped me out. Thanks a lot!

@LivingLifeWithDeeDee 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much! I just created a resume on MS Word. It was surprisingly easy because I followed every single steps. Thank you so so much again!!! 🙏🏾

@Xamplio 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad this was helpful! Best of luck on your job search. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you want any help with your resume.

@LivingLifeWithDeeDee 2 жыл бұрын

@@Xamplio thank you so much!

@TomFord_ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Worked out excellent as described in this video.

@Xamplio 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@kimmiexu9284 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this! I like your demonstration and it's very easy to follow!

@Xamplio 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@williamparrish2436 4 ай бұрын

Dude is a beast! So well thought out and described, and it's not about him, zero ego! Thank you Sir!

@dr.destroyer0032 3 жыл бұрын

you deserve more likes mate 🔥, no bull shit and no time waste, just straight to the point.

@mattiaswibom4788 4 жыл бұрын

Nice clean resumé. Thanks it was helpful. I will tweak it a bit with other info since you need different info in different countries, but it gives a good formula to use for whatever headings you would like to use in your resumé.

@Xamplio 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm glad you found this useful. And yes, this format lends itself to customization really easily.

@eskindermamo4178 Жыл бұрын

Dude you are the goat. this form got me so much firms to look at my portfolio. I was so stressed with how to format my resume and you dropped this bomb. Thank you so much bro.

@Xamplio Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear that! I’m also totally fine being the GOAT of a totally niche thing like resume tutorials 😂

@one_2b_reckoned777 Жыл бұрын

Hands down...you are an AMAZING instructor! Thank you

@jacquelinefradkin6568 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I was losing my shit over reformatting my resume. Bullets can really mess you up! Also got almost immediate response to my resume. You rock!

@aardans Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. Thank you so much!!!!

@chelsay9080 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is so much better, simple and easy to understand. 🙂

@mwmurrell Жыл бұрын

thanks for this video... simple, easy and short in length. BTW you have a great voice for making this kind of content

@RiomaWF 3 жыл бұрын

Thnx, I just made one using your online template

@Xamplio 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@maryeibye1134 3 жыл бұрын

This has been a LIFESAVER!! Any tips on how to format it if a long company name causes the information to move to a second line?

@cheryljohnson1513 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I get so frustrated with Word and trying to format it. Thank you!!

@djinkieta106 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thank you so much!! God bless you!

@corporatemerger653 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Unfortunately I'm here a year later and the software has changed so much that I'm struggling to find some of the functions you're talking about but it got me going in the right direction.

@Xamplio 2 жыл бұрын

If you run into any trouble, I always have the templates available to download for free on my website: xamplio.com/career-resources

@corporatemerger653 2 жыл бұрын

@@Xamplio thank you. You got me on the right path and I ended up making one that was pretty good. I also learned a thing or two about Word. Much appreciated!

@durancoley 3 жыл бұрын

Not all superhero’s wear capes! Thank you so much !!!!

@mzcarol19 Жыл бұрын

This is such a great help, thank you! One of the best resume videos I’ve seen.

@ujunwaekweogu8569 2 жыл бұрын

Formating is everything. Thank you!

@backseatxbroadcast 2 жыл бұрын

For some reason when I try to copy the formatting as you do from 2:35-3:18 it applies everything except the bottom border, and it actually removes the border from 'Skills' and applies it to whatever line I click. It won't duplicate the border with the rest of the format. Any idea why this happens?

@calebpartenheimer7636 2 жыл бұрын

I also not having success duplicating the bottom border. It also won't shrink up the box with 3 cells and I can't get my bullet points where I need them.

@erenjeager5290 3 жыл бұрын

Ay man I haven’t used this in the real world yet but I honestly feel like I will when applying for a medical career. Really appreciate this bro, much love ❤️

@pavithrak9694 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot !! its wonderful tutorial for beginners in resume formatting .Helped so much in creating own resume without the use of templates …

@holly.chapman4789 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, you've helped me realise what I had wrong on my previous CV! Fingers crossed I'm more noticeable to employers!

@armandodippet4506 Жыл бұрын

Great job, man! As noticed, we really appreciate you putting this together and going step by step. Many many thanks! Pura vida!

@forrestfoxen7711 3 жыл бұрын

I achieved something similar using a 2 column format but this looks so much easier. The 2 column thing was always glitchy when editing. Thanks!

@Xamplio 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad this worked out for you.

@moradicse 9 күн бұрын

That was a real helpful video how to use Microsoft Word to write our CV. Just wanted to say THANK YOU for being to the point and very helpful.

@Xamplio 2 күн бұрын

Glad it helped!

@lottielottie100 Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so very much! I was totally overthinking the whole document. Thankful to you , the only KZfaq that has helped so many people...thank you !!!

@jaimegann3439 3 жыл бұрын

So what if I'm a graduate with no skills? I have job experience, I have two degrees, but I never learned about SEO or white paper writing.

@Xamplio 3 жыл бұрын

Oof, what college let you graduate with two degrees and no skills?? I kid... But surely you learned some skills in college and have picked some up from your work experience. Start with those. However, if you don't feel confident putting a skills section, you can always leave it off the resume.

@ojodepanda 3 жыл бұрын

Try to put programs you know how to use like (word, power point, etc), what are the ones you feel comfortable with, stuff like that it really helps.

@mohamedyusuf6030 4 жыл бұрын

all to day i was find a perfect resume but you'r the best thank you

@Xamplio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you found this useful.

@ravishub2626 3 жыл бұрын

@@Xamplio Do you know how to make the space between the edges/corners/sides and actual text smaller?

@Xamplio 3 жыл бұрын

You can adjust the page margins in the page Layout settings. Go to *Layout* > *Margins* and then either use a preset or you can adjust them under the Custom option.