The “DO’s” of a Resume:
- Write it Yourself
- Brief, Concise, Action-Oriented
- Rewrite/Revise
- Accurate (Not Puffed Up)
- Emphasize Strengths
- Deemphasize Weaknesses
- Have your resume professionally edited
“Dont’s” of a Resume:
- Photos or Illustrations ( In the Design Field you can go against this rule)
- Reasons You Left Past Jobs
- Salary
- Feelings About Travel or Relocation
- Testimonials
- Politics or Religion
Essential Components Of A Resume:
- Personal Data/Contact Information
- Education
- Experience (Appropriate Volunteer Work)
- Achievements, Skills, and Qualifications
Optional components of a Resume:
- Objective
- References
- Awards and Honors
- Job-Related Outside Interests
- Professional and Social Organizations
Important Resume elements:
- Cleanly & clearly typed or typeset
- Logically and simply organized
- Simply laid out, with as much white space as the information will allow
- Short and concise
- Targeted to the prospective employer
- Designed to emphasize strengths and de-emphasize weaknesses
- In format that is most appropriate to the education, experience and skills of each person
