Resume Tips

1. Make your resume short (one page, if possible, two pages at most).
2. Use white or ivory paper.
3. Type your resume on a computer, when possible. (If you do not have access to a computer visit your local Job Service office, One-Stop Career Center, or local public library for help.)
4. Use action words to describe your work skills. (See "Action Words" below.)
5. Stress skills, knowledge, and abilities that fulfill the job requirements.
6. Be specific about accomplishments, but do not stretch the truth.
7. Provide information about career goals.
8. Make it attractive.
9. Emphasize most recent jobs.
10. Proofread it for grammar, punctuation and spelling errors.
11. If possible, have someone else check your resume for errors.
12. Save references and personal data for the interview.
13. Avoid date of birth.
14. Avoid salaries or the reason for leaving the last job.
15. Ask yourself "Would I interview this person?"
16. Keep your resume current.
17. Finally, prepare a cover letter to introduce your resume.