Where to Put Testimonials? (Sidebar vs. Footer)

## The Real Estate Problem A common formatting mistake is burying a testimonial inside the "Work Experience" bullet points. **Why it fails:** - It breaks the flow of your achievements - It confuses the reader (and the ATS) - Quotes look out of place between metrics Testimonials need their own space. Here are two approaches that work. ## Option A: The "Social Sidebar" If you are using a modern layout with a left or right-hand column: - Place 1-2 short quotes under a header titled **"Endorsements"** or **"What Others Say"** - Use *italics* to visually separate them from your hard skills - Keep each quote to one sentence maximum This approach works well for creative and client-facing roles where personality matters. ## Option B: The Footer Anchor If you use a traditional single-column layout: - Place a single, high-impact quote at the **very bottom of the first page** - This acts as a "Footer Anchor"—it is the last thing they read before turning the page - It leaves a lingering impression of quality This approach suits conservative industries (finance, law, consulting) where layout restraint is expected. ## Design Tips **Keep the attribution short.** Name, Job Title is enough. You don't need the date or company if it's redundant. **Match the font style.** Quotes should look integrated, not pasted in from another document. **One quote per page maximum.** More than that dilutes the impact. --- *For more on CV visual design, explore our [Format & Layout](/format-and-layout) insights.*