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Q: How important is it to have a good
resume?
A: 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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