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A resume is an advertisement; your personal billboard developed to market your skills and abilities. There is no right way to write a resume but there are guidelines to follow when constructing one:
- Format the resume for easy reading; it's digested in 10-20 seconds.
- Clearly demonstrate that your strengths and experience match the job requirements.
- Specifically tailor your resume for each job.
- Describe what you have accomplished in your education, work and/or training background.
- Remember it's a summary, not a historical document.
- Your resume should be typed, error free, neatly spaced and proofread.
- Use the computer default 12-point size font with 1-inch margins.
- Laser jet printer copies are acceptable if they are on good bond paper. Photocopies are permissible provided the copies are clean and clear.
- Plain white, light blue, light gray or off-white (buff) 20-lb. bond paper is preferred. And don't forget to match your cover letter stationery with your resume.
- Use short, precise phrases.
- Your resume should be kept to one page, unless your skills and experiences merit including a second page.
- Use correct spelling and punctuation and double-check for typing errors.
- Have another person proofread your resume.
- Do not use abbreviations, "buzz" words or technical language. Do not list previous salaries, supervisors or reasons for leaving a job. Also, do not include a photograph or personal information (age, date of birth, weight, health or marital status).
- Keep the original of your resume in a safe place for future use.
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