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Resume Tips
- Style of resume being used: Chronological, Functional, or Mixed
- Be consistent
- Bold and italic font is used to highlight items
- Content on your resume should be written in descending order
- Be sure to use words correctly
- Format dates September 2018, Sept. 2018, 9/2018 or 9-2018
- Spell out words before using abbreviations
- Contact information should be current
- Use a professional email address
- Spacing needs to be consistent
- Bullet points are written as descriptive phrases using action words.
- Obtain a list of action words, Google “Action Words”
- Do not use “I” statements
- For current descriptions, action words need to be written in the present tense
Common Mistakes
- Formatting
- Abbreviations
- Spacing
- Spelling
- Listing content in descending order
- Employer address, contact info
- References should be placed on a separate page. Not required!
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