Resume Tips

The Do’s and Don’ts of the Resume

Resume Do’s:                                 

• Be sure all information is accurate.                .

• Include enough information to make the employer wants to interview you.                 

• List only those jobs that demonstrate responsibility and leadership.                               

• Omit discriminatory information such sex, age, religion, race, marital status.   

• Use information that is relevant to the job you are seeking.                                          .               

Resume Don’ts:

• Don’t present yourself inaccurately                             

• Don’t use wordy statements.

• Don’t leave gaps in length of employment.

• Don’t personalize the resume.

• Don’t clutter the resume with information regarding former work history.

• Don’t have someone else write your resume

  Resume Format Do’s:                         

• Be sure the resume is attractive in format and easy to read.                              .

• Be consistent in style and format.           

• Use a format that is professionally appropriate for the position you are seeking.           

• Include references on a separate reference sheet.                                               

• Keep the “bulk” or your resume content to one page.

• Document work history by using powerful accomplishment statements.

Resume Format Don’ts:

• Don’t try to make the resume unusual and artistic in appearance

• Don’t mix print style or use excessive bolding and underlining

• Don’t mention salary history or wage expectations.

• Don’t use complete sentences or pronouns.

• Don’t write in paragraphs or narrative.

Remember!!

• Margins:  1” Left, Right, Top and Bottom;

• Font Type:  Arial or Times New Roman;

• Font Size:  Preferably 12 and no smaller than 10;

• Bold:  Name and all resume headings; Bullet: All accomplishment statements