Resume Tips

• Be sure to use accurate dates of employment – do no inflate experience by lengthening time at any position.

 

• Use bullet points to highlight position responsibilities instead of paragraphs. This provides an organized look and increases the chances of the content being read.

 

• Do not list salary expectations on resume.

 

• Do not list hobbies, unless they are directly related to the position for which you are applying.

 

• Do not leave gaps in employment history. Fill any gaps with explanations, making sure to include volunteer work or association participation during that time period.

 

• Try to keep your resume to 1-2 pages in length. Anything more is too time-consuming for the recruiter/hiring manager.

 

• Have someone you know take a look. Use people you know that are in hiring positions, and see what they think of your resume. Take their constructive feedback and make changes if you feel they are warranted.

 

• Use spell check. There is nothing worse than reviewing a resume with grammar and spelling errors. It shows a lack of attention to detail.

 

• Use key words. Take words from the job description and use them in your resume.

 

• Do no include a picture of yourself anywhere on your resume.

 

• Do not list your age, marital status, # of children, religious affiliation, etc. Leave out all personal information.