N a m e d e l e t e d | 1<\/p>\n
Module 3 Writing Assignment<\/p>\n
Pictured to the left is my chosen<\/p>\n
Word template: Polished Resume,<\/p>\n
Designed by MOO. This is a<\/p>\n
professional resume example with a<\/p>\n
flair of color and design, created by<\/p>\n
an exterior design company and<\/p>\n
licensed out by Word for use in<\/p>\n
templates.<\/p>\n
For the most part, I find this resume<\/p>\n
to be, overall, well designed.<\/p>\n
Headers are appropriately clear and<\/p>\n
easily designated by line width and<\/p>\n
color, and as the Figure 1 Polished Resume,<\/p>\n
Designed by MOO (Word) audience of a<\/p>\n
resume is likely to skim through<\/p>\n
many resumes at any given time,<\/p>\n
seeing these key points at a distance<\/p>\n
is more important than in other<\/p>\n
documents (Markel, 2015).<\/p>\n
According to the document\u2019s<\/p>\n
description, ribbon colors can be<\/p>\n
easily changed to match the needs of<\/p>\n
the user; in some industries,<\/p>\n
especially those that are design-<\/p>\n
oriented, color can certainly be a<\/p>\n
good way to make one\u2019s resume<\/p>\n
stand out, but in others, it may be less than preferred or seem unprofessional (Smith, 2014). As<\/p>\n
such, the ability to customize color schemes is a boon; I would likely prefer a more subdued blue<\/p>\n
for the purposes of a resume, as it adds a pop of color without appearing too ostentatious or<\/p>\n
unprofessional. As it stands now, the color scheme could be interpreted as being a bit garish if<\/p>\n
presented in the wrong industry.<\/p>\n
Another interesting point in this resume template is found at the bottom of the template: the<\/p>\n
links. There are four headings for four links at the bottom: email, Twitter, phone and LinkedIn.<\/p>\n
Providing a wealth of contact information to the prospective employer is a must, and the<\/p>\n
addition of specific sections for these links is an interesting choice (Smith, 2014). Personally, I<\/p>\n
tend to prefer having contact information up near the name so that it is immediately associated<\/p>\n
with the owner of the resume; while I think it is important to have these links somewhere in the<\/p>\n
template, space on a resume is at a premium, so perhaps these artistic interpretations might be<\/p>\n
better suited in headers, footers or up in the name ribbon (Jarvis, n.d.).<\/p>\n
N a m e d e l e t e d | 2<\/p>\n
The second template that I examined was on Excel and called the \u201cInventory list with reorder<\/p>\n
highlighting\u201d. Excel presents a greater level of complexity when compared to PowerPoint or<\/p>\n
Word templates, as Excel, by its very nature, includes a lot more variables and can serve many<\/p>\n
more functions than its other counterparts.<\/p>\n
The inventory list could serve several functions for several companies, both large and small, and<\/p>\n
it can be expanded to serve larger lists more efficiently. This list is capable of highlighting items<\/p>\n
to reorder, if required, and can cross out discontinued items from the order list. While the<\/p>\n
template is clean and simple with good spacing to prevent eye-clutter, I feel as though the<\/p>\n
distinction between reorder items and regular items\u2014light orange and light blue respectively\u2014<\/p>\n
should be more defined for the sake of improving that all-important clarity aspect of the<\/p>\n
document (Markel, 2015). As it stands now, especially from a distance, the faded colors present<\/p>\n
on the template now are not that easily distinct\u2014or at least not for me\u2014and I think that the<\/p>\n
overall look of the template could be improved if the difference between them was more<\/p>\n
noticeable.<\/p>\n
Figure 2 Inventory list with reorder hig hlighting (Excel)<\/p>\n
Figure 3 Triple circuit lines presentation (widescreen) (PowerPoint)<\/p>\n
N a m e d e l e t e d | 3<\/p>\n
The final template is one from PowerPoint by the name of \u201ctriple circuit lines presentation\u201d.<\/p>\n
PowerPoint offers the greatest level of customization and design ability of the three analyzed<\/p>\n
mediums, and in that sense, it can also offer the greatest margin of error and difficulty of use,<\/p>\n
especially in a professional format (Lane, n.d.). One important thing to note is that this theme is<\/p>\n
designed for a widescreen format, so if the user required something in a different aspect ratio, he<\/p>\n
or she could encounter distortion problems or may need to consider another template.<\/p>\n
Right away, one can notice the contrast between the white lettering and the dark background; it<\/p>\n
is bold and stands out, and in many ways, the design is sharp and clean. The angular edges frame<\/p>\n
the contour of the text and imagery that will be stored within, keeping the viewer\u2019s eye within<\/p>\n
the frame and on target. The color palette is soft, subtle and does not cause eye strain, and the<\/p>\n
darker neutral colors are suitable for a more professional environment (Lane, n.d.).<\/p>\n
For the most part, this presentation template can serve many needs, but in some professional<\/p>\n
environments, a more plain presentation may be preferred or even required. This presentation<\/p>\n
also does not allow for easy, clean integration of one\u2019s logo, which may be a deficit in business<\/p>\n
environments. Some issues may arise in the finer details of the presentation; on one of the slides,<\/p>\n
a graph is presented to match the style of the overall PowerPoint, but the graph is difficult to<\/p>\n
read and could be easily misinterpreted. Choosing another graph design or style would probably<\/p>\n
be preferable for the sake of clarity rather than prettiness. Other issues with PowerPoints in<\/p>\n
general can often be a result of user over-design or error, and while the presentation template<\/p>\n
itself is adaptable to the needs of the user, it is up to the user to maintain its inoffensiveness and<\/p>\n
style (Lane, n.d.). In the end, that is the very nature of these templates; while they all provide<\/p>\n
excellent starting points, it is up to the user to adapt the template to their needs without<\/p>\n
compromising the document\u2019s clarity or inoffensiveness.<\/p>\n
N a m e d e l e t e d | 4<\/p>\n
Bibliography<\/p>\n
Jarvis, A. (n.d.). Simple Microsoft Word tricks to improve your resume. Retrieved from Ladders:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.theladders.com\/career-advice\/simple-microsoft-word-tricks-to-<\/p>\n
improveresume\/<\/p>\n
Lane, R. (n.d.). Combining colors in PowerPoint – mistakes to avoid. Retrieved from Microsoft<\/p>\n
Office Support: https:\/\/support.office.com\/en-us\/article\/Combining-Colors-in-<\/p>\n
PowerPoint-%E2%80%93-Mistakes-to-Avoid-555e1689-85a7-4b2e-aa89-db5270528852<\/p>\n
Markel, M. (2015). Technical communication. Boston: Bedford\/St. Martin’s.<\/p>\n
Smith, J. (2014, April 2). 12 ways to make your resume stand out. Retrieved from Business<\/p>\n
Insider: http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/12-ways-to-make-your-resume-stand-out-20144<\/p>\n
—–<\/p>\n
e l e t e d n a m e d e l e t e d n a m e d e l e t<\/p>\n
Writing Assignment for Module 3<\/p>\n
My preferred option is shown to the left.<\/p>\n
Polished Resume is a Word template.<\/p>\n
MOO created the design. This is an example of<\/p>\n
example of a professional CV with a<\/p>\n
color and design flair, developed by<\/p>\n
an exterior design company and<\/p>\n
licensed out by Word for use in<\/p>\n
templates.<\/p>\n
For the most part, I find this resume<\/p>\n
to be, overall, well designed.<\/p>\n
Headers are appropriately clear and<\/p>\n
easily designated by line width and<\/p>\n
color, and as the Figure 1 Polished Resume,<\/p>\n
Designed by MOO (Word) audience of a<\/p>\n
resume is likely to skim through<\/p>\n
many resumes at any given time,<\/p>\n
seeing these key points at a distance<\/p>\n
is more important than in other<\/p>\n
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