There are many great resume-writing websites and services so we are providing you with some tips that we have found to be important, in our view, in helping you get the right job.

Guidelines

• Your resume should be completely honest
• Do not leave problematic jobs off your resume
• If you have a lengthy job history, put each job in the last 10 years, then refer to previous jobs
• If you are posting on the Internet, post in Word format, not a PDF
• Keep your resume organized, easy to understand, and not too wordy
• Use bullets in the body of each job section
• Highlight your skills and accomplishments
• When possible, customize your resume for each job
• Emphasize the aspects of your background that relate to each position
• Unless you are applying for a graphics position, don’t over-format the resume
• Do not list references
• Include volunteer jobs
• For most positions, do not include personal information or photographs
• If you have been promoted at one company, use one set of dates
• Explain gaps in employment

Resume Language

Use descriptors and action words that draw a clear picture of your experience, skills, abilities and accomplishments

Resume Format

We prefer a chronological resume with the following elements

     Objective

• An objective is not necessary but, if you do list it, state how you can bring value to the company

     Skills

• List relevant skills, software, and languages in which you are fluent

     Experience

• List jobs in chronological order beginning with the most recent
• Begin a new paragraph for each position held
• List dates of employment first, and then job title and name of employer
• Use bullet points to outline a brief description of your accomplishments

     Education

• List degrees without dates obtained
• List certifications and awards

     Previous Experience

• Mention previous industry experience briefly