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Resume Tips |
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. No matter what format you use, you should
concentrate on making your resume as honest and positive as possible. The more specific
you are about the position you want, 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 the employer.
- Keep the length down of your resume to
one page if possible. Avoid using smaller type or different fonts to make it fit.
- Don't put negative information in your
resume -- but be ready to deal with it at the interview.
- Proofread your master copy very
carefully. Also have someone else proofread it -- use a professional.
- 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, marital status. etc. 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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