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The plain round bullet is the default choice, and it is entirely appropriatefor all resumes. But the shape of your bullet offers a chance to becreative and establish visual distinction.Here’s a list of other symbols your resume can include:♦Diamond• Square→Single Arrow⇒Double Arrow‣ Stylized Arrow∼Tilde≈ Wavy Double Lines> Greater Than Symbol∴ Triangle Dots… Three DotsBy no means is this a complete list – there are hundreds of symbols.Search for a symbol that you like and that goes well with your professionand/or industry. (Because your resume should be a dignified andprofessional document, stay away from “cute” symbols.)One final recommendation: Don’t mix and match symbols in the samedocument. Pick one style and use it throughout your resume. If you mixand match, your resume becomes visually confusing and that’s a realturn-off for most recruiters and hiring managers.#6: ENHANCE VISUAL APPEAL WITH BORDERS,SHADING, AND GRAPHICSWhether a simple bold border line beneath your name or a sophisticatedchart, graphic elements will help set your resume apart from thecrowd. What’s more, these enhancements serve a function. BordersCHAPTER 5 : Designing the Professional’s Resume123