Resume Tips

Things To Include on your Resume

• Your name, address, telephone numbers and email address
• Your education history, from latest to earliest
• Your work experience
• Your skills as an employee

You Might Also Wish To Add

• An objective statement
• Any memberships or certifications that you hold
• Languages that you speak
• Software programs you can work with
• Relevant hobbies or interests

Leave Out

• Height, weight, age, date of birth, place of birth, marital status, sex, race or health information
• The word RESUME on the top of the page
• Salary Information, whether from past jobs or what you expect to make
• References, personal or professional.
• Fancy type, graphics, text boxes, borders and the like.

Keep your resume to the point. You don't need to get it all on one page, but don't use more than two. Most resumes are electronically scanned, so use a type face that's clear. Don't fold your resume, and ALWAYS bring extra copies with you.

Use plain white paper, and use only one side. Colored or fancy paper doesn't scan well, and works better for unsolicited resume submissions.

Lastly, and most importantly, proofread your resume. Have a friend or family member proofread your resume.