- The resume is visually enticing.
- There is uniformity and consistency in the use of italics, capital letters, bullets, boldface, and underlining.
- There are absolutely no errors.
- All the basic, expected information is included.
- Jobs listed include a title, the name of the company, the city and state of the company, and the years.
- It is targeted.
- Strengths are highlighted / weaknesses de-emphasized.
- It has focus.
- Use power words. SEE NEXT PAGE
- Show you are results-oriented.
- Writing is concise and to the point.
- Vary long sentences (if these are really necessary) with short punchy sentences.
- Make it look great.
- Shorter is usually better.
- Watch your verb tense.
- Break it up.
WHAT NOT TO PUT ON A RESUME
- The word "Resume" at the top of the resume
- Fluffy rambling "objective" statements
- Salary information
- Full addresses of former employers
- Reasons for leaving jobs
- A "Personal" section, or personal statistics (except in special cases)
- Names of supervisors
