A good resume can land you that job interview, so you want to stand out. If formatting a resume isn't your thing, Hloom has 275 free Microsoft Word templates to download.

Many use Microsoft Word to get the job done, but if you don't have it (or can't afford it because seriously, you're looking for a job), Google Docs has some great resume templates too.

You can use the templates that accompany Microsoft Word, for example, or try one of the many free or paid résumé builders online. If you frequently use Google Docs, though, the simplest solution ...