Resume types: Chronological, Functional, Combined
Resume Do's | Resume Dont's |
---|---|
Include an employer-centered objective | Use military acronyms or abbreviations |
Focus on accomplishments | Make the resume cramped and crowded |
Use action verbs and the active voice | Use the passive voice |
Be direct, succinct, and expressive | Make statements you can't support |
Be neat, well organized, and professional | Overstating ones qualifications |
Use ample spacing and highlighting | Refer to yourself as 'I' |
Carefully check spelling and grammar | Use lengthy sentences and descriptions |
Communicate your strongest points first | Lack permanent contact information |
Seek outside reviews of your resume | Include salary information |
Continually refine and update | Include extraneous information |
We consider any submission of your resume in electronic form as an electronic resume. This includes posting your resume on a companys (or 3rd party vendor's) website, as well as sending your resume as an e-mail attachment. Generally, when one submits their resume in electronic form, the following rules apply: