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Be
brief. A one-page resume is adequate. Use two pages only
if you have had extensive relevant experience.Use action
verbs to describe your accomplishments.
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Emphasize
your successes, skills, leadership abilities, and qualifications.
State all information positively and relate your skills
and background to the job you are seeking.
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Give
specific examples of your accomplishments. Quantify when
possible to strengthen the impact of your message (e.g.:
"supervised 12 employees," "managed a $2,000
budget").
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Format
and verb tense should be consistent.
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Proofread
for misspelled words or grammatical errors.
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Be
consistent with font style and size.
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Use
CAPITAL LETTERS, bold print, or italics
to highlight parts of your resume.
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Use
simple graphics such as lines to create a border. If you
are a graphic or interior design major, you may want to
use your resume to display your design skills or logo.
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Create
a well-organized and visually appealing resume-appearance
is just as important as content.
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Print
your resume on a light bonded paper (e.g.: white, off-white
or ivory).
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Use
matching paper for your cover letter, especially when
using a paper color other than white.
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Indicate
the type of employee you will be by how you have prepared
your resume
