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Resume Preparation
A good resume is essential to marketing your talents and experience - it should make you stand out from the other candidates so a potential employer will want to
interview you. Regardless of the resume format you decide to use, you should concentrate on making your resume as honest and positive as possible. The more specific
you are about the position you desire, the better.
Here are some helpful tips for preparing a resume:
- Be specific. Narrow down your accomplishments and experience to fit the position you desire. Bring attention to yourself by not being vague or generalizing your abilities.
- Always be positive even if your past job experience resulted in negative feelings toward your employer.
- Keep the length down of your resume to one page if possible. Avoid using smaller type or a different font to make it fit.
- Don't put negative information in your resume but be ready to deal with it if it comes up in your interview.
- Proofread your master copy very carefully. Have a professional proofread it.
- Use high quality bond paper that is white or off-white. Make sure envelopes and cover letters match the look and feel of your resume.
- Information not to include: Personal information such as age or marital status. Past salary and wages (unless requested) are better left off a resume.
- Format:
- Center all headings.
- Avoid abbreviations, acronyms, or jargon.
- Use action verbs.
- Avoid using the pronoun "I".
- Keep it concise. Short paragraphs are best.
- Bullets are acceptable.
- Use single space.
- Make it neat and readable.
- Ensure grammar and spelling are flawless.
- Make sure there are no smudges or marks present.
- Consistent margins.
- Chronological listings are correct.
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