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How could I revamp my resume?

I feel my resume is very bland, but my career services advisor told me that healthcare professionals prefer a more bland/boring resume when looking to hire someone. Example: No colors, all black. #Spring25

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Tiffanie’s Answer

Hi,

Great question! I am a recruiter and I prefer to see a clean polished resume, with colors and pictures etc it can be very distracting. I wouldn’t call those resumes boring, I would call them simplistic. We want to be able to find and read all the important things about you easily and clearly without difficulty. Having a clean concise resume shows organization, thought and professionalism (not that colors aren’t professional).

I think this goes for most professions not just healthcare.
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Rithika’s Answer

Hello!

If you're looking to refresh your resume and keep it professional, both Word and Google Docs offer great templates. These templates add a splash of color while maintaining a polished look. Give them a try!
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Nina’s Answer

First, figure out what your job is. This sets the stage for your resume. Search online for resume examples in your field. Use AI tools to help you find the best way to describe your skills for your job. Ask, "How should I communicate this skill for my profession?" This will help you choose the right words. Lastly, ask trusted friends to show you their resumes for more ideas.

Good luck!
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Ann’s Answer

I haven’t been in your shoes for many years now because I’ve been in the same job for a long time, but I can tell you that putting keywords into each role on your resume that align with what the employer is looking for can be very helpful. For example, if you’ve done Office 365 in all of your positions but you only put that in one of the descriptions of one of your roles, that won’t be as impactful.
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Kim’s Answer

I played around with a two-column format. One column can be wider than the other. You can see several examples by searching on Google. I do not know if they are readable by ATS (applicant tracking software) though.
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Li Nar’s Answer

Hi,

For a resume, keeping it concise - to the point to highlight your key achievements, structured for easy reading, all in one page if possible or at maximum two pages. Colours and pictures are not necessary. You want to get a foot in the door and given the opportunity for an interview to present yourself in person.

Best of luck!
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Seema’s Answer

Keep your resume short and focused. Many people see a long resume as a drawback. Since most people only glance at a resume for a few seconds, it's best to spotlight the key achievements and skills.
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Lindsay’s Answer

Start with Your Goal
What kind of job or industry are you aiming for now? Tailor your resume specifically to that.

Update the Layout
Use a modern, clean format. Stick with clear headings, plenty of white space, and consistent fonts Use bullet points, not paragraphs.

Focus on Achievements, Not Duties
Employers care about what you accomplished, not just what you did.

Tailor Keywords
Use language from job descriptions in your industry. This helps with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and shows you're aligned with the role.

Trim the Fat
Cut outdated roles or anything that doesn’t support your current direction. Usually, 1–2 pages max.

Add a Skills Section
Especially technical, software, or language skills. Make it easy to scan.

Quick Fix Ideas -
Change “Responsible for…” to something stronger: “Led,” “Spearheaded,” “Optimized,” etc.
Turn “Worked with team on project” into “Collaborated with 5-person cross-functional team to launch X feature, reducing processing time by 40%.”
Replace an Objective statement with a 2–3 sentence Professional Summary.
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