Selling yourself is getting harder. Everyone's resume could be just as impressive as yours. But designing one that stands out from the rest could also be important. It may just be the thing that sets yours apart. After all, the first step to getting an interview is to get noticed. Check it out:

The one thing we love about all of these examples: they're so easy to read and beautiful to look at.

1. This looks like a menu. Know your audience before you decide which template to use.


2. This almost looks like an infographic. Not bad.


There is a free résumé template here.

3. An easy to read, top down approach.


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4. Presentation is key.


5. Use this format if you have a lot of info to cramp in.


Download the free template here.

6. A template with very few words. Quick and easy to read.


7. If you run out of creative formats, this one will work for you.


8. This one is beautiful, though it uses up a lot of space on the left unnecessarily.


9. A very concise resume, highlighting only the important things.


10. This one is risky because of orange ink. Still nice, though!


11. Clean and simple layout. Long-winded resumes are a big no-no.


Free download of the PSD files here.

12. This one gives the reader a clear focus and attention to each subject.