You can start from professionally designed templates and customize everything<\/a> using a visual, drag-and-drop builder<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s how to create a great-looking resume website with WordPress and Elementor…<\/p>\n\n\n\n A resume website, also known as a CV website, is a website dedicated to one purpose \u2014 help you land a job. It differs from a personal website<\/a> in that it has a different language and a more focused message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It focuses on providing the most relevant information about you, including examples of your work and a presentation of your skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why do you need a website when you can simply send your resume via email? Well, it will make you stand out and help you land a job. It will show your potential employees that you are dedicated to getting a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It will also provide the most complete information about you, because, after all, there\u2019s only so much space available on a single sheet of A4 paper. Here you\u2019ll be able to a complete portfolio of your works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we show you how to create your resume website, let’s talk about some of the key features that all CV websites need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a resume website, most visitors will probably start on your homepage, so you’ll want to make sure that it has a professional design that invites people to stay and learn more about your skills and knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adding a real profile picture is a great way to humanize yourself and create a connection with people visiting your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond that, you’ll also want to include your key contact details (email, phone, etc.) so that visitors can get in touch. You can also use Elementor’s form builder<\/a> to add a contact form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your past job experience is one of the most important details on a resume\/CV. In addition to listing your previous jobs, you’ll also want to showcase some of your key achievements from each place of employment or contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can easily display your past work with Elementor’s portfolio widget<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most employers want to know your education history, so it’s important to include this information in an easily accessible location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adding testimonials and endorsements is a great way to include “social proof” and make yourself look more attractive to clients and employers. These testimonials can come from previous employers\/clients, coworkers, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use Elementor’s testimonial carousel widget<\/a> to easily display all of your endorsements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, you’ll want to include some relevant social media channels where people can connect with you. You’ll probably want to keep these work-focused. So if you only post personal stuff on Facebook, you might want to leave it off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s your step-by-step guide to creating a great-looking resume website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To get started, you need to choose the domain name that you want to use for your resume website. This is basically the permanent address for your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a resume site, you’ll typically want to make this your own name, ideally with the .com extension<\/a> if possible. If you have a common name, you might need to use a different domain extension or add an initial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll be able to purchase your domain name when you purchase web hosting – so let’s cover that next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Web hosting is the engine that will power your resume website and the WordPress software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can find a ton of web hosts that are optimized for WordPress – check out our hosting recommendations here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a resume website, you should be fine with one of the cheaper options on that list. If you’re not sure how to choose, we have a guide on how to choose WordPress hosting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you purchase web hosting, you’ll also be able to purchase the domain name that you chose in the previous step. Some hosting providers even give you a free domain name for the first year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you finish signing up to hosting, you should receive an email that contains details to log in to your hosting account. Keep this handy because you’ll need it in the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, you’re ready to install the WordPress software<\/a>. You can do this via your hosting dashboard – all the hosts on our recommended hosting page include non-technical tools that let you install the WordPress software with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re not sure how it works at your host, you can read their support documentation or reach out to your host’s support directly. We also have a guide that shows how to install WordPress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you install WordPress, you should be able to log in to your WordPress dashboard using the username and password that you entered in the WordPress installation tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, you can install Elementor<\/a>, which is what you’ll use to build and design your resume website. Instead of messing around with code, Elementor lets you do everything with a visual, drag-and-drop design interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To install Elementor, go to Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong> in your WordPress dashboard. Search for “Elementor” and then install and activate the plugin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To access the resume website template kit and gain full control over your website, you’ll also want to add Elementor Pro<\/a>. In addition to letting you access all of the templates, Elementor Pro<\/a> also lets you directly edit your resume website’s templates, which gives you pixel-perfect control over how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To get started with Elementor Pro, you’ll need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, you’ll want to install the free Hello theme<\/a>, which pairs great with Elementor Pro. Because you’re going to be using Elementor Theme<\/a> Builder to design your resume website, you want the most lightweight theme to pair with it, which is exactly what Hello is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To install Hello, go to Appearance \u2192 Themes \u2192 Add New<\/strong> and search for “Hello Elementor”. Then, install and activate the theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn how Elementor works, you can check out this video:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Is a Resume Website?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Should a Resume Website Include?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Inviting Homepage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Profile Picture and Contact Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Past Experience and Credentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Testimonials and Endorsements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Relevant Social Media Channels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to Create a Resume Website \u2014 A Step-by-Step Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1. Choose Your Domain Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 2. Choose Your Web Hosting Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step 4. Install Elementor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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