Do’s and Don’ts – Resumes

Do:

Sell yourself on the resume. Even if you don’t have that much experience, make yourself sound like an
asset to the company!
Include a Cover Letter.
Use bullet points instead of large paragraphs.
Include any special awards or accomplishments you have achieved.
Spell-check, spell-check, spell-check. Grammar and Punctuation are key.
Tailor your resume to the position you are interested in.

Don’t:

Use “lazy” terms or abbreviations, such as “etc.”
Have a resume with a multitude of fonts, colors and styles. Keep it clean and simple!
Forget to put dates for when things occurred.
Explain why you left your last job.
Expect your resume to do all the work for you. After all it is just a piece of paper. Getting the job comes from you, yourself and your interview.

Resume Do's and Don'ts Quiz

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