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Once you’ve done this, you will see an arrow in the top left corner. The most effective way to do this is through the ruler tool which can be activated by clicking ‘view’ and then ticking ‘ruler’. Many people hit the space bar or tab until the dates are to the right of the document, but both these methods have their issues and can result in the dates not lining up correctly.

You can check you have the right page dimensions selected by clicking ‘Layout’ and then ‘Size’ in MS Word.Īligning your dates to the right of your document can be tricky if you don’t know how. In the US, US Letter is the typical resume size. In the UK and many other countries A4 is the most common document size. ‍ Step One: Setting up your MS Word documentįirst you need to make sure you’ve selected the right page size and set your margins. Great, now you have the tools that you need let's more on to step number one in creating your CV on MS Word. The great news is that you can sign up with a 30-day free trial for MS Word here.

If you want to understand more about ATS and how it affects your CV, read this dedicated article.įirstly you're going to need access to MS Word in order to create your CV. Let’s not forget that most recruiters still use Microsoft Word as one of their primary software tools and that Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) have also been built primarily to process traditional style CVs and resumes that have been created on MS Word. Starting with a blank Microsoft Word document can seem both daunting and outdated by comparison.īut, I truly think it remains one of the most accessible and adaptable word processing platforms that allows users to create CVs or resumes that both look good and work for the reader. ‍ Why should you use Microsoft Word to create your CV?Īrguably there are many newer and more modern means to creating a CV, with many graphic design sites like Canva offering eye-catching templates. So, whether you’re writing your first CV, or looking to upgrade your existing CV, read on!

I’m going to share with you 5 of the most important formatting secrets that you need to know in order to create an ATS-friendly CV in Microsoft Word.