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RESUME DO'S: |
Do ensure your resume is neat and visually
appealing. Choose high quality paper in white, off-white
or other conservative colors.
Do sell yourself. Create a good first
impression by highlighting skills and ability appropriate
to the position.
Do check for grammar. Make sure the resume and
the cover letter are error-free - proofread too.
Misspellings and poorly constructed sentences communicate
negative impressions about a candidate.
Do revise a resume to fit the specific position
for which you are applying. Address the employer's needs.
Employers hire people who can fill specific needs.
Communicate that you are qualified with the skills and
knowledge to solve their particular problem.
Do be clear and precise. Employers
sort through piles of resumes every day and really only
glance at a resume for about 30 seconds or less. Make your
information clear, sharp, and easy to read to capture and
keep attention. The best form to use is the bullet format.
Do speak in terms of how you can benefit the employer
Do send a brief, customized cover letter with
each resume.
Do proofread you resume before every interview
- chances are the interviewer also proofread it.
Do try to keep your resume to 1 page.
Do present information in reverse chronological
order.
Do gear your cover letter, resume and objective
toward what you will do to benefit the company as
opposed to what you want from the company.
Do, in the body of each job description under previous
employer, list your job duties and accomplishments, not the departments
or teams. Employers want to know what your part was in the departments'
or team's success.
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RESUME
DON'TS: |
Don't give reason for termination for leaving a job on
the resume
Don't take more than two lines to list Hobbies, sports
and social activities. When in doubt, "leave them out."
Don't list references on the resume.
Don't use exact dates. Months and years are
sufficient.
Don't include your height, weight, or remarks about
your physical appearances or health.
Don't provide salary information on the resume. Save
it for the interview.
Don't state your objectives on your resume unless the
resume is targeted to that position or occupation.
Don't be intimidated. Anyone can experience writers
block. Writing a resume is not easy. A well-prepared and
well-written resume will take time and more than one
draft, but the rewards are worth all the effort.
Don't use dialogue words such as mine, my, I, and
also. These words can appear vague, give narrative
overtones, and sound too conversational.
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