A resume is a 1-2 page formal document that lists work experience, education, and skills to provide a summary of qualifications for a specific job. When writing a resume, it is recommended to use a 10-12 point font, simple standard font, proper margins, and resume paper to make the copy stand out. Resumes should include an executive summary that pinpoints skills and objectives and should be tailored for each specific job by not using more than 3 pages or less than 1 page and including a cover letter. Exaggerations or lies on a resume could be discovered during an interview or on the job.

1. RESUME

2. A resume is a one to two page formal
document that lists a job applicant's work
experience, education and skills. A resume is
designed to provide a detailed summary of an
applicant's qualifications for a particular job -
it is not usually meant to provide a complete
picture.

3. THE DO'S AND DONT'S IN WRITING
A
RESUME
 DO
1. Use 10-12 point font depending on length.
2. Use a simple, standard font.
3. Use proper margins. 1 inch is fine.
4. Use a professional/executive summary to
pinpoint skills and objectives.
5. Use resume paper to print copies. This paper
is different than the standard printer type
and will make your copy stand out over others

4. DON’T
1. Use a lot of colors or overuse italics.
2. Ever use more than 3 pages or fill less than 1.
3. Submit the same resume for every job. Tailor it to
the specific requirements needed.
4. Submit a resume without a cover letter. The cover
letter is an introduction and a manager will look at
candidates who write one with more interest than
ones who don’t.
5. Lie, embellish, stretch, add, fluff, fudge, or put
anything else deceiving in a resume. It will come out
during the interview or worse yet on the job.

5. Thank you