Interview Boss Why you might want to reconsider using a Canva resume
Sep 6, 2022
The hosts dissect the merits and pitfalls of using Canva for resumes, emphasizing the importance of functionality over aesthetics. They warn that Canva's templates may confuse applicant tracking systems, leading to missed opportunities. A listener shares their success story of landing a dream job thanks to insights from the podcast, highlighting effective interview strategies. They also stress the need for personalized, clear resumes, cautioning against design choices that could overshadow qualifications.
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Canva Is Great Design, Not Resume Expertise
- Canva democratized graphic design and offers beautiful templates and fonts you can borrow.
- But design skill doesn't equal resume-writing expertise, so aesthetic choices can harm function.
Always Use Selectable PDF, Not Image
- Export your resume as a selectable PDF, not an image, so text remains machine-readable.
- Avoid Canva exports that render text as non-selectable images because ATS and sites can't parse them.
Separate Text Boxes Can Confuse Parsers
- Canva uses separate movable text boxes which can confuse systems that read left-to-right top-to-bottom.
- That may jumble contact info, headings, or job titles when parsed by applicant systems.