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
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;