General Guidelines - Resumes

• Resumes can be one or two pages
• Use basic common language font such as Times New Roman or Arial. Also do not use graphics. This eliminates technical problems with scanning your resume or with employers receiving them on potentially incompatible programs or printers
• Keep margins ¾” to 1”; use font size 11 or 12 for the body of the resume
• Italics, underlining, shading and sometimes bolding can be a problem as these do not always look the same on other operating systems and/or printers
• Create a "reader-friendly" document that uses white space effectively
• Research employer requirements and highlight your qualifications that match requirements
• Proofread your resume for grammar and spelling errors

Resume Headings - Table of Contents (click each heading for more info)

1. Contact Information
2. Objective
3. Profile/Skills Summary/Highlights of Qualifications
4. Education
5. Experience (paid, unpaid, volunteer)
6. Extracurricular Activities
7. Awards
8. Professional Memberships
9. Interests
10. References

Resume Samples