How to use Canva for a resume | Make job oriented resume

If you also want to get your dream job in your life and want to show your abilities to the world, then you need to create a resume which is effective as well as unique. To fulfill this need of yours, we will learn in this article How to use Canva for a resume and will also know which template is best for resume in Canva.

Whether you are a fresher or an experienced person, relax as this journey of creating your resume is about to start from scratch. With the help of which you will prepare your own resume and get your dream job.

How to use Canva for a resume

Below you have been provided with all the steps which are used one by one to prepare a resume i.e. biodata.

1. choose a new page
2. create top section
3. tell us your purpose
4. Enter your skills for the job
5. give information about your education
6. Provide information about the field in which you have worked previously.
7. give information about any important project
8. other important points
9. Use effective formatting
10. download and upload.

Now that you have learned how to make a resume in short form, let us learn to make it in detail and add charm to your resume.

1. choose a new page

•  First of all, go to the official website of Canva and go to “Create Design” and then type biodata in the search box.
• Clock in on a resume measuring 8.5 x 11 inches. This is the best size for a resume.

Read More: How to use canva   

2. create top section

•  First write your name in big font at the top of the resume.
•  Then below the name, give information about phone number, e-mail id, village, city, district, state etc. to contact you.

3. tell us your purpose

Now the next important task is to prepare a one or two line description explaining your objective towards the organization. This part tells whether the person is capable of working or not. You can only use text to convey your purpose.

Read More: How do i add text in canva. 

4. Enter your skills for the job

The thing to be noted here is that you should provide your skills according to the job for which you are applying. (For example, if you are applying for the job of a computer operator, then it would be good to give more emphasis on computer skills in your resume, and use bullet points for these.) To do this, click on the left in Canva. Click on the subtitle from the sidebar and remove the text inside and type your skills. To use bullet points, simply search the bullet and mention your skills using effective bullets.

5. give information about your education

In this next step of making the resume, you have to give information about your education, for this you should use the table. In Canva, search for “table” in the left sidebar and get a table with as many columns as you need. After this, double click to add text inside the table and enter the name of the institute, marks, year etc.

6. Provide information about the field in which you have worked previously.

This part of the biodata plays an important role in getting you a job. If you have already done the work for which you have applied for a few years, then your chances of getting the job increase.

If you have worked somewhere before, then definitely include that experience in your resume. Here you can use formatting like bold, underline to make things effective.

7. give information about any important project

If you want to add life to your resume, you can add a link to any of your projects. To place a link related to a project in Canva, type some information about the project, when you select the text box to type the project information, you will see a three dot icon, click on it and select the "link" and then Enter the URL of the project and enter.

8. other important points

This part is the last step of the resume, in this you write the content which will strengthen your resume. To do this, select the text in Canva and write that whatever information we have given above is as per our ability.

9. Use effective formatting

•  To make your biodata effective, use color, font, effects, underline etc. Use formatting.
•  Increase the font of your name in the beginning of the resume and make it bold.
•  Bold and underline your experience and abilities.
•  Do proper link building for your project.

10. download and share

Many congratulations to you, now you have made an excellent resume to get a job which can bring your abilities in front of the whole world. To download your resume simply click on the download icon in Canva and download it in PDF format.

Now for whatever job you are filling online or offline forum, add your resume along with it, it can turn your hope of getting the job into reality.

How to create a resume in Canva using Templates

Canva is a great graphic designing tool that gives you the opportunity to unleash your creativity in every way, if you do not have time to create a new resume, then you can create an attractive resume using some of the unique templates of Canva. You can also save your precious time. So let us now try to learn how to create a resume in Canva using templates.

1. Choose the desired template
2. Customize the template.
3. Enter your information in template.
4. Download and share.

1. Choose the desired template

Follow the instructions given below to get the template you want in Canva.

• Go to the home page of Canva and type “resume” or “biodata” in the search box.
• Now there are many resumes in front of you, click on the one you like and the next task is to customize it.

2. Customize the template.

Now to change this template as per your requirement, click on “Customize” option present in Canva.

3. Enter your information in template

This is the easiest step, you just have to add your information in the already prepared sections and your biodata will be created in no time. If some aspect of the template doesn't fit with your resume, Canva gives you the option to remove or change that section.

4. download and share

Don't be surprised, what you are thinking is absolutely true! You have actually created an attractive resume for yourself in just a few minutes. Now you just download it in PDF format and submit it wherever you want to get a job, there is 100% chance that you will get the job.

What is the best template for resume in Canva?

By now you have learned How to use Canva for a resume, but if you also want to know which are some of the best templates of Canva to save your precious time and effort, then below is the table of some such templates. This will make it easier for you to know which template to use for making your resume.

Minimalist White and Gray Professional Resume
Cream Minimalist Professional Resume
Gray Modern Resume Design
Light Yellow Bold CV
White Blue Professional Resume

How do I edit my resume in Canva?

By now you have learned how to create your resume in Canva. But what will happen if you make a mistake while making your resume and you will not even know it, you will unknowingly download that wrong resume. If you have also made a similar mistake then there is no need to worry, to correct this mistake of yours we will now know how to edit the biodata.

We may make many mistakes in the resume.

1.  It is possible that we may have made a mistake while typing the text,
2.  Or any project remains to be added,
3.  Or it could be that we have used such formatting in our resume that it has lost its value.

Well, any mistake can happen, the point is how to correct it.

correct typing mistake

To do this, go to that place and delete the wrong text, click on the text box in Canva and write whatever you want to write.

Correcting Project Adding Mistakes

To do this, click on the upload icon and add the project or other material to the resume.

correcting formatting mistakes

To make your resume attractive, use effective formatting which gives a professional look to your resume, to do this you can use options like color, underline, effects from Canva.

download and save

Once you have corrected all the mistakes in your resume, it is time to download it, for which you can click on the download icon in Canva and save it in one of the formats like png, jpg, jpge, pdf etc. Download the resume.

How to download resume in PDF format in Canva

If you are also searching for a job online, then you would know that while filling the online forum, you have to upload your resume in PDF format. From the information given till now, you have learned how to prepare a good resume, but it is also important to know how to download resume in PDF format in Canva. So let us solve this problem of yours.

Step 1. make a resume

Using the information mentioned above, you can create a great resume in Canva.

Step 2. Download the resume in PDF format

•  To download the resume in Canva, there will be a “Download” button, click on it.
•  Now you will see many formats, with this select "PDF - Print" from a dropdown menu.

Step 3. confirm download

Confirm the download by going to the place where you have downloaded the PDF file.

FAQ:-

Ques 1.  Is photo mandatory in resume?
Ans. If you are also thinking of including your photo in your resume, then do not do this at all, generally your name, address, skills, experience etc. should be included in the resume. All the details are added but the photo is not used.


Ques 2. What are the objectives of resume?
Ans. Resume generally serves the purpose of your ability to get a job on the basis of your skills, experience, knowledge etc. Ultimately, biodata helps in showcasing people's skills in front of the society.


Ques 3. How do I convert my Canva CV to Word?

Ans. Follow the steps given below to convert your Canva CV to Word.

1. First of all, to download your CV from Canva, click on “Download” button, then select “PDF” format and download it.
2.  Now open Word from the desktop, and take “New Page”, go to the File menu and click on the “Open” icon, and open the CV.
3. Now to save this word file, press “ctrl + s” and select the location on the desktop where you want to save the word file. And select “.docx” from the file format and save it.

Now your Canva CV has been converted to Word.

Ques 4. How to create a resume for freshers in Canva?
Ans. Are you a fresher and not getting any job? No need to worry, we will teach you how to create a great resume which will make it easier for you to get a job. Just keep following the steps given below and your resume will be ready.

1.  First of all, go to canva.com and sign up, search “resume” and choose the desired template.
2.  Keep customizing your resume one by one on Template.
3.  Now include details of your achievements and certifications.
4.  Highlight your skills and experience.
5.  Finally, please confirm that whatever is written above is as per my qualifications.
6.  Your resume is ready, now download it and use it for the job of your choice.