DO’S & DON’TS

“Your resume is the first resource you have to make an impression on a recruiter.”

(Dupont)

Resume Do’s
Resume Don’ts

1 page(1-2 pages for graduate students)
Professionalin appearance
White oroff-white paper
10-12 pt.font
¾-1″margins
Clear,concise, honest, well-organized
Prioritize categories (after “Objective” and “Education”)
Focus on accomplishments, skills, interests
Help the reader understand what you have to offer
Draw from all parts of your life – academics, work, community, projects, interests
Include significant experiences from H.S. (they are not off limits)
Convey personal characteristics: energy and enthusiasm, flexibility and adaptability,capacity for teamwork, leadership potential, honesty and integrity
Error free – read aloud to check for errors
Address your GPA (Low GPA / no GPA)
Have your resume reviewed
Upload into ePACK
Customize for individual readers (when advantageous)
Update each semester

Leave the employer guessing what you have to offer
Resume templates
Attach photos
Personal info (date of birth, height, weight)
<10pt. font
Poor organization
Typos or grammatical errors
Use an objective that does not fit the position
List every course taken (choose selectively)
Under estimate your experiences or activities (paid or unpaid)
Assume interests and hobbies don’t matter
Use personal pronouns – I, my, me
Emphasize skills you do not wish to use
Pay a resume service (the CDC is free!)

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DO’S & DON’TS

Important Sections

Students :: Pullen Address

ePACK

Students :: Pullen Address

Employers :: Clark Address

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