Navigate to Design Mode
First, open up a resume in the Resume Builder and navigate to Design Mode - indicated by a pencil icon on the top tab area of the page.
Presentation Tab
The "Presentation" tab is your gateway to customizing the visual aspects of your resume, enabling you to choose from a wide range of templates, fonts, line heights, accent colors, date formats, alignments, skills layouts, and much more.
Select a Resume Template
Within the "My Templates" section, click "Add Template" to open our Template Library. Here, you can browse the templates Teal offers and click on each one to see a preview of how it would look with your resume details.
Once you select your desired template, click "Save Template" to apply it to your resume.
Style Your Resume
Once you've selected a template, you can fine-tune various aspects to tailor it to your needs:
Font: Select a font that reflects your style and enhances readability. Experiment with different fonts until you find the one that best suits your taste and the tone of your resume.
Line Height: Adjust the line height within your paragraphs to ensure optimal readability and visual appeal.
List Line Height: Adjust the line height between your list items, like your work experience bullet points.
Accent Color: Choose an accent color that complements your content and adds visual interest. Consider your branding colors/personal preferences and background contrast when selecting the accent color.
Date Format: Customize the date format to match your preferred style or regional conventions. Common date formats include MM/YYYY, short name months, or written out in full (e.g., January 1, 2024). Choose the format that aligns with your preferences and the expectations of your audience.
Adjust Page Alignments & Layouts
Header Alignment: Position the header on the left, center, or right side of your resume.
Date Alignment: Align the date to the left, right, or center of the document.
Location Alignment: Arrange the location details to match your layout preferences.
Skills Layout: Customize how skills are presented to best showcase your expertise and qualifications.
Choose Page Setup
After customizing the template, proceed to select your preferred page setup:
Standard Letter (8.5 x 11 inches): Ideal for resumes intended for US-based printing and standards.
A4 (210 x 297 millimeters): Suitable for international standard sizing and commonly used outside the US.
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Sections Tab
The "Sections" tab allows you to organize and personalize the content sections within your resume.
NOTE: At the moment, Teal does not offer the ability to create custom sections within your resume. However, you can repurpose unused, existing sections and rename them to better fit the content they house!
Organizing Sections
Drag and drop each section into the desired order to arrange your resume content according to your preferences. You have the flexibility to reorder sections at any time.
Feel free to experiment with different section arrangements and names until you achieve the desired structure for your resume.
Remember, you can revisit the sections tab at any time to make adjustments as needed.
Renaming Sections
If you prefer different section names than the default ones provided, you can easily rename them.
Hover on the section you wish to rename. Look for the pencil icon next to the section name and click on it to enter edit mode.
Type the new section name.
Press the save icon to confirm the changes.
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Where should I go from here?
For the process of customizing your resume even further, head to your Settings and Advanced tabs.
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