Resume Writing Tips--BASIC RESUME WRITING TIPs - FORMATTING
- Bold and enlarge your name at the top.
- Keep the sections lined up and consistent.
- Use an Arial or Times New Roman font (or similar).
- Font size shouldn't be smaller than 11pt or larger than 12pt, except for your Name and Headings.
- Do not include pronouns such as "I," company street addresses, salary, or reasons for leaving.
- Two-page resume: be sure to fill the second page at least halfway down the page.
- Place “Continued” at the bottom of page one, and your name and “Page 2” at the top of page two.
- Use graphics sparingly unless you are in a creative field. It is safe to use a border and shading.
- Leave out personal data, photos, and unrelated hobbies, unless you are an actor/actress or model.
- If you spell out the state in your address, such as New York, spell out the states for your jobs.
- Proof, proof, and proof again!
To help you understand the main differences between various resume styles, the following illustrates the same resume in chronological, functional, and combination formats. Also provided below is a comprehensive list of common mistakes to avoid and useful tips to help your resume to compete in today's competitive workplace:
CHRONOLOGICAL
This is the most commonly used resume format. It is straightforward, and easily traces a candidate's career path and progression in a given field. Experience and accomplishments are listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent job positioned first. Because it leaves little to the imagination and makes it difficult to hide employment gaps, the chronological resume is the most preferred format of employers and recruiters.
Chronological Format Example:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wireless, Inc., Brooklyn, NY 1998 - Present
Sales Representative
- Prospected and sold communications services to business accounts spanning the Northeast and Midwest regions.
- Consulted clients on the cost-effective advantages of switching over from standing services, resulting in a 15% new market penetration with revenues at $1,850 at close of 2000.
Anderson Doors, Bronx, NY 1993 - 1998
Business Development Manager
- Conducted competitive analyses on European markets to formulate conceptual strategies that cemented key alliances with distributors throughout Italy and Germany.
- Aggressively marketed Anderson's company logo and message in print and television advertising campaigns, heightening brand awareness across U.S. and European consumer markets.
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