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Building a resumefrom scratch takes a lot of time.
Here are several Google Docs resume templates to get you started.
Google Docs does offer free resume options in its Template Gallery.
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However, you’ll only find a handful.
VisitGoogle Docsand select “Template Gallery” at the top.
Scroll down to the Resumes section to see the options.
you’re free to pick from Swiss, Serif, Coral, Spearmint, and Modern Writer.
Choose any template to open it in Google Docs.
It offers clearly divided sections making it easy for potential employers to read and find what they need.
To obtain the template, visitResume Geniusand scroll to the Canvas Resume Template.
Select “Create a Copy of This Resume” below the image.
Then, pick “Make a Copy” on the subsequent screen.
When the template opens, just name the resume and swap out the details with your own.
Windsor Resume Template
Another option from Resume Genius is this Windsor resume template.
It offers a splash of color with a single shade of blue.
The section for work experience is nice and big with a spot for additional skills at the bottom.
To get the template, visitResume Geniusand scroll to the Windows Resume Template.
Give your resume a name and replace the information with your own.
This Creative resume template does just that while remaining professional and useful.
To use the template, visitBeam Jobsand scroll to the Creative template.
Click “Creative” to bring up the template in Google Docs.
Once in Docs, select File > Make a Copy to copy the template for your own use.
Give it a name and pick “Make a Copy.”
When the template appears, swap out the placeholder text with your own.
You have contact details and a summary at the top.
Finish it up with your work history at the bottom.
To obtain this template, visitHloomand click “Download Template” on the Glimmer option.
Once the file downloads, head to Google Docs to upload and open it like any other file.
you’ve got the option to alsoupload the resume template to Google Driveand then open it in Docs.
Give it a name and replace the sample details with your own.
To use the template, visitZetyand scroll down to the Golder option.
Select “Copy” beneath the image and then “Make a Copy” on the subsequent screen.
Give your template a name, replace the sample text with your own, and you’re set.
Gathering your details, wording them attractively, andfinalizing your resumeis a job in itself.
You don’t do it all from scratch with a Google Docs resume template to help.
For more, look athow to use the LinkedIn Resume Assistantif you use Word in addition to Docs.
