How to choose a resume template – Page 4

Usually a font was substituted, a text box moved, or spacing changed during conversion. Word templates can depend on fonts or settings that are not available on every computer.

How to fix it:

• Use standard fonts installed on most computers.
• Avoid floating text boxes and shapes; keep text in the normal document flow.
• Use your word processor's own "Save as PDF" or "Export to PDF" option rather than a print-to-PDF driver.
• Open the PDF and check every page before sending.

Online builders that generate the PDF directly avoid many of these problems, because the layout is controlled by the template itself. Whatever tool you use, always check the final file, not the editing view.

Not necessarily. Your career and design norms may both have changed, so updating is a good time to choose a fresh, cleaner template.

Consider changing if your old template:

• Uses an objective statement, dense paragraphs or heavy borders.
• Was designed around education, and you now have years of experience.
• Is a complex Word file with tables that is hard to edit.
• Does not have room for new sections, such as certifications or projects.

Treat the update as a rewrite rather than an addition: cut older detail, refresh your summary and put your most recent achievements first. A modern single-column template gives that new content a clean frame.

Yes, often. ResumeBuilder.ae can import an existing resume in PDF or Word (.docx) format, up to 5 MB. The file is read in your browser, not uploaded, and you then check each imported section before choosing a template.

Things to know:

• Password-protected files cannot be imported.
• Scanned, image-only PDFs have no text to read, so they cannot be imported.
• Complex layouts may import imperfectly, so check job titles, dates and bullet points carefully.

Once your content is in the builder, you can switch between templates and compare them freely. Use the move as a chance to cut outdated content too.

Usually yes, but always check, because A4 is slightly taller and narrower than US Letter. Page breaks and line endings can move when you switch.

After changing page size:

• Check where each page ends and that no job heading is separated from its bullets.
• Make sure a one-page resume has not spilled onto a second page.
• Check long lines, such as contact details, still fit on one line.

ResumeBuilder.ae supports both A4 and US Letter. Use US Letter for the US and Canada, and A4 for most other countries, including the UAE, the wider Gulf, the UK, Europe and India.

Generally yes: use only the sections you can fill with relevant content. Fewer, stronger sections are easier to read than many thin ones.

Core sections most people need:

• Summary
• Work Experience
• Education
• Skills

Add others only when they genuinely strengthen your application, such as Certifications for technical roles, Projects for graduates, or Publications for academics. Delete any template section that is empty or adds little, such as Hobbies listing generic interests. If you have a few small items that fit nowhere else, group them under one heading like "Additional Information" rather than creating several tiny sections.