| DO... write your own resume |
DON'T... let someone else write it for you - you are the expert on your experiences and which ones fit best |
| DON'T... use templates |
DO... look at the examples here to get ideas for the resume that best represents you |
| DO... use present tense for current experiences and past tense for past experiences |
DON'T... use shading, graphics, or underlining - they don't scan well! |
| DON'T... include specific personal information, such as age, gender, marital status, ethnicity, religion, or social security number |
DO... consider your audience's needs and preferences before beginning - these things will drive what you say, how you say it, and how you package it |
| DO... try to be concise on one page |
DON'T... go over two pages! |
| DON'T... use personal pronouns |
DO... use action verbs to describe your accomplishments |
| DO... include transferrable skills that make you successful - like teamwork, leadership, communication, organizing, planning, and initiating |
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