There are many resume dos and don’t! Some are obvious while some are little less easily perceived. Make sure your resume is on clean and unwrinkled paper\u00a0but don’t go as far as to spray a scent on it (yes, that really happens). Also, spring for a good heavy paper as opposed to using the cheapest copy paper you have. Linen papers are a nice touch!<\/p>\n
\u2666 Limit resume to one page. For a recent college graduate with limited work experience, list 2-3 jobs. If you have extensive work experience (ten years or more), one-and-a-half to two pages should be the limit.
\n\u2666 Avoid overcrowding. Make your resume well spaced and organized so that it can be easily screened by the reader. Leave at least one-inch margins on the top, bottom and sides.
\n\u2666 Use readable font. Use size 11-12 point and common fonts such as Sans Serif, Arial, Times New Roman.
\n\u2666 Emphasize headings with bold print, CAPITAL LETTERS and\/or underlining.
\n\u2666 Use \u201cbullet\u201d statements to highlight your accomplishments.
\n\u2666 Quantify results (i.e. use numbers) whenever possible
\n\u2666 Be honest about your accomplishments.
\n\u2666 Proofread carefully. Double-check spelling and make sure grammar and punctuation are correct.
\n\u2666 Use high quality paper – Your cover letter stationery and envelope should match the color and weight of your resume paper. Your bookstore and most copy services will sell matching blank paper and envelopes.
\n\u2666 Give your references a current copy of your resume.<\/p>\n
\u2666 Include references on your resume or end your resume with \u201cReferences Available upon Request\u201d.
\n\u2666 Use resume templates that come with word processing software.
\n\u2666 Include personal information such as marital status, social security number, age, or national origin
\n\u2666 Use flashy graphics or colored paper
\n\u2666 Mention controversial activities or associations
\n\u2666 List unrelated, minor duties, such as \u201copened mail\u201d or \u201cfiled documents\u201d
\n\u2666 Use acronyms or abbreviations.
\n\u2666 Staple resume pages together or copy a two-page resume on both sides of one page.<\/p>\n
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