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Resume Guidelines
  • Be honest
  • Write your own resume
  • Don't write "RESUME" at the top of page
  • Minimize personal information
  • Place most important information first
  • Don't give all experience equal billing
  • Don't include starting salary
  • Use bullet statements
  • Use action verbs
  • Avoid abbreviations
  • Avoid using first person "I"
  • Make sure spelling and grammar are perfect
  • Don't exceed one page
  • Use size 10 or 12 point
  • Use white bond paper
  • Update your resume each semester
  • Proofread, Proofread, Proofread!



 

 
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