How to Write a Resume the Easy Way With JobSpice
Posted on February 18, 2010 at 5:13 am
Microsoft Word resume templates not suiting your needs? JobSpice is a cool website that allows you to create a resume simply and easily.
JobSpice’s easy to use forms allow you to quickly fill out all of your information. From there, the resume builder pieces together a brand spanking new resume. Here is how you use JobSpice.
Fill out your Contact Info
The first page that you are presented with is the Contact Info section. Type your name into the first text box, and click the green plus signs to navigate to a new field. Fill out your name, address, phone number, and email address. You can also click the green plus signs again if you want to add a second listing for each field.
Adding a New Section
Click the Add new section button located in the left hand side Sections menu. A popup box will appear, allowing you to choose what type of section you want to add.
You can add: contact info, objective, education, coursework, experience, achievements, affiliations, skills, publications, or create your own custom section. Choose one of your liking by clicking the green plus sign.
Reordering Sections
By default, when you click Add new section, JobSpice adds the new section directly below the last one. However, you may want to reorder them to make your resume look more professional. To reorder, click the blue + arrows and drag them to a new position on the resume.
Deleting Sections
If you add a section, and later decide that your resume would be better without it, you have the option of deleting it. To do so, click the blue + arrow next to the title of the section you want to delete and drag it to the Trash bin.
Previewing Your Resume
At any time, you can preview your resume to see how it will look, should you decide to mail it to someone or print it. To do so, simply click the preview button located on the top toolbar of the JobSpice window.
You will also notice, that there are a variety of different styles that you can choose from. Click a style name from the Recent Styles list to apply it to your resume.
Exporting Your Resume For Use
After you have everything ready to go, you should export and save your resume for use. Click the PDF button. A pop up box will appear, with a prompt that says Click Here to Save Your Resume. Save your resume to your computer.
You must have Adobe reader installed to open PDF files. You can get that for free here.
Note: You also have the option of exporting your resume in other formats. However, you need to register to do that. To register, simply click the Sign Up link located in the upper right hand side of the screen.
Conclusion
JobSpice is actually a pretty decent resume builder. If anything, it will save you a lot of time in creating your resume because all you have to do is fill in your info.
Also, the types of resumes that it generates are professional looking and very general, which is good. JobSpice also allows you to rearrange resume fields much more efficiently than Microsoft Word templates.
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does it provide any templates for resume creation?
I just reviewed this tool and was quite impressed with it. As a career coach and long-time resume developer, one concern I had was the “Objective” part – because I have advised my clients NOT to use “Objective.”
However, I did notice that the tool allows us to change the title. So, instead of “Objective,” I would have my clients use a statement along the lines of “How I Can Help XYZ Company…” or something like that.
I also liked the idea that you don’t have to begin a resume with the old-fashioned “Chronological” listing of past jobs (which, in today’s market is not an impressive way to present a resume).
Nice tool! Thanks for sharing it.
Cheers,
Kathy
Hi Aseem,
I noticed you’ve reviewed a couple of resume builders and wondered if you’d be interested in reviewing another – OptimalResume.com.
This one is a bit different – not only can you build a resume and put it online, you can also create cover letters, online portfolios and video resumes.
Since you’ve been focusing on resume builders, here are a few ways our is different.
1. Users can find and directly edit a professionally written resume sample that matches their experience level and industry.
2. The resume builder has example phrases for every section of the resume, plus step-by-step instructions.
3. Users can download the finished version into an editable Word file, PDF and/or HTML. They can also turn it into a professional website.
We offer a 24-hour free trial, and I’d love to give you extended access to try it out. Just visit my.optimalresume.com and create a free account. If you return after the first 24 hours, use the code 85695 to extend your term for 90 days.
I hope you’ll try out our resume builder! I’d love to know your thoughts. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best,
Kelly Giles
OptimalResume.com