General Guidelines---There is no perfect resume format. You want to consider the job you are applying for and keep it relevant to that position.

Length---One page is preferable, two are acceptable if your information is relevant.

Appearance---It is best not to use a resume template. Make sure there are not typographical, spelling or grammatical errors. Use resume paper in white or ivory. Make sure you resume will copy well.

Content---Have a particular objective in mind and keep resume relevant to your career objective. Use action verbs to describe your background. Include heading, objective, education, experience, professional affiliations and optional summary of qualifications and additional skills.

Avoid These Resume PITFALLS

Too Long---Most employers take a 15 to 30 second look at each resume. It is important to make your resume eye catching and informative.

Hard to Read---Use Arial or Times New Roman no smaller than 10 point font (preferably 12 point font). Asterisk, bullets, underlining, boldface, and italics should be used to make document easier to read and highlight important information.

Too Verbose---No complete sentences or paragraphs. "A", "an", and "the" can almost always be left out.

Boring---To describe your work experience, begin every line with action verbs. Do not write what you were told to do in a job; write what you did.

If you need help, set up an appointment for resume assistance at 254-968-9078.