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Resume Preparation
Recommended Resume Layout
Your resume should be an effective tool in obtaining your next position. To maximize your results we suggest the following:
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Type your resume in MS Word format
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Use adequate margins (at least ½”)
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Do not use fancy text (use Arial font, 10pt minimum)
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Use 8 1/2 x11 white paper and black ink
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Use a laser printer instead of dot matrix
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Avoid boxes or complicated configurations such as columns
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Resumes need not be restricted to 1 page if sufficient experience warrants it
Resume Do’s
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Your resume should be clear, concise and reader friendly
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Begin with a summary of your professional and/or technical skills
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List your experience and associated achievements in chronological order – your current job first
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List all degrees with completion dates
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Begin your sentences with verbs (e.g., managed, improved, supervised, etc.)
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Include but minimize experience beyond 10 years
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List all current certifications and/or additional specialized training
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Quantify achievements and results wherever possible (be prepared to substantiate everything)
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Spell check/proofread
Resume Don’ts
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Don’t include an objective
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Do not underline and/or italicize words
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Don’t refer to yourself in the first or third person
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Don’t include personal information such as date of birth, Social Security number, marital status, family information
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Don’t use your photograph
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Don’t exaggerate or misrepresent your experience
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Don’t use complicated formatting
Resume Style
Chronological: This style lists employers and job history in reverse chronological order (most current position first). The chronological resume style is considered the industry norm.
Submit your resume via E-Mail
Sample Resume
NAME
Home Address
Phone No(s)/Email Address
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Degree, University, City, State Completion Date (Year)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: From – To Employer, City, State Job Title
List responsibilities
List achievements/accomplishments (3-5; most relevant first)
From – To Employer, City, State
Job Title
ADDITIONAL TRAINING: List all professional training and/or certifications here in reverse chronological order COMPUTER SKILLS:
List PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: List, if applicable
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