How to Change Your Resume and Social Media Icons

Resume Template Help Video: Your Icons

A resume icons are a great way to showcase specific areas of information on your resume. Each icon is easy to change for your preferred icon.

Please see your resume icon folder to see all of your options. If you cannot find the icon you want, please reach out and we can provide the icon.

Most of our resume have icons (small pictures) showcasing your information. Icons are a great way to add a small but eye-catching detail. If you would like to change the style of your resume icons, watch the following video:

NOTE: Icons will interfere if you are submitting an ATS-friendly resume - it is best to omit any images or designs. 

How to Delete a Resume Icon

It is pretty straightforward, simply select the icon → hit delete or backspace button

How to Add a New Resume Icon

Microsoft Word:

1) Go to the Menu: Word → Preferences → Edit  → Close Window

The Art of Resume | How to add a resume social media icon to your resume template
The Art of Resume | How to add a resume social media icon to your resume template

3) Under Inset/past pictures as

4) Select → In front of text (from drop-down menu)

The Art of Resume | How to add a resume social media icon to your resume template

5) Go to Menu: Insert: Picture → retrieve icon from your icon folder (located with your resume guides)

The Art of Resume | How to add a resume social media icon to your resume template

Apple Pages:

Drag your icon from a window onto the Apple Pages template → move into place with your arrow keys

Google Docs:

Go to Main Menu → Insert Image → upload from computer

Looking for a way to make your resume stand out from a see of applicants? Adding details to make your resume look polished is how your resume design can get noticed. Small details like adding a resume icon to showcase your contact information or portfolio links is a great start to land your dream career, easy!