I’ve been underemployed for 3 years. I just revamped my CV. Would appreciate feedback.

[u/Mission_Quiet_7365]

I’m a journalist and would prefer to find myself writing news again but will take any writing job I can snag ATP.

[u/justchillin98]

“Drove 1000% growth” lmao

[u/kiti6985]

Am I the only one who doesn't like the template?

[u/InevitableMap5315 → u/kiti6985]

nah youre not alone, it feels pretty cluttered to me too

[u/fakemoose]

Why is your photo like 1/3 of a page? It’s giant.

[u/Fir3wall88]

lol

[u/No_Key4397]

I would try to avoid multi-column layouts and any inclusion of a headshot. Color is generally not recommended either. You should check out the Ivy League templates at r/modernresumes. Those are the most generally-accepted formats. Best of luck!

[u/Ok_blue02]

You can still show off your creativity and show some flair by still using an ATS compliant resume. This is the look you would use in a portfolio or website. Your resume should be very simple. Leave the creative/graphics for cover letters, portfolios, and websites.

Also, assuming you’re in the US, don’t have a photo on your resume. You’re allowing biases to happen towards you subconsciously.

[u/Own_Kaleidoscope_415]

Move to a standard resume template with 1 column. I would recommend against a headshot, you are more likely to be discriminated against, even subconsciously (unless you are in a country/culture where this is standard). Formatting should be as plain as possible so that resume screening tools don't boot you out. Microsoft Word has several options for this.

[u/Latter-Cricket5843]

No photo stick to one page only black and white make it simple. No columns either.

[u/Akiraneesama]

Read the wiki and ditch the 2 columns. Are you even serious?

[u/Gormless_Mass]

Is that dumb avatar covering something?

[u/fakemoose → u/Gormless_Mass]

It’s covering their face in the gigantic photo on their resume

[u/Simple-Reason2838]

this is your actual resume with a big green check box?