Dos and Don’ts of Resume Writing

DO:

·         Use formatting and bullets on your résumé.

·         Keep your résumé clear and concise.

·         Target your résumé for the specific job you’re applying for.

·         Acquire relevant experience through internships and/or volunteer work.

·         Proofread your résumé multiple times, and have somebody else proofread it.

·         Keep your résumé up to date, even when you aren’t actively sending it out.

 

DON’T:

·         Lie on a resume. Ever!

·         Add irrelevant details (like hobbies and interests) if they don’t pertain to the job.

·        Make your resume too long. Aim for one page, two maximum if you have enough relevant experience to fill more than one page.