- Create your resume as a Word Document
(.doc file). Do not create as an Excel spreadsheet or PowerPoint
presentation.
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- Do not use text boxes or tables in your
document.
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- Leave
room at the top of the resume for recruiter identification. Your resume
can not be forwarded to any employers as discussed with your recruiter
unless the recruiter has their identification "stamp" on it.
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- Use at least a 10-point typeface.
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- Select a universal font, such as Arial, which transmits
well electronically .
Some of the fancier fonts may not convert to language understood by
someone else's computer! Your words should make the impact, not the text
formatting.
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- Do not use headers or footers on e-mailable
resumes, as some importing programs can not import information in these
areas.
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- Make it long enough to cover the subject, but short enough to keep it
interesting. Keep it to one page if possible. Try not to go beyond two pages. You can make
your margins a little smaller to squeeze it in, but save some information to
discuss in your interview.
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- List items in this order: Objective, Work Experience
with current position first, Skills (Including
computer), Formal Education, Professional Associations (not religious
affiliations).
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- Leave out personal information including
social security number, height, weight, children, dog’s name,
favorite color, etc. Only include information relevant to how you can perform
in the job.
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- Your work experience should begin with your current position and work back
from there. If it fills too much space, you’re giving too much information.
Just include the relevant highlights. A Hiring Manager will probably not read
a resume that they feel is too long. Save some information to discuss in the
interview.
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