Resumé Dos and Don'ts: Part 2

Welcome to part two of our ongoing series on the art of the resumé. In this post, we will list several more pieces of advice to help you make the most out of your resumé!

• Your resumé is not the same as your employment history. List jobs that are most relevant to the position for which you are applying for.
• Do NOT lie on your resumé. Although this may seem like common sense, our experience has revealed that it is not. Lying on your resumé is the quickest way to ensure you do not get the job. Even if you do get the job, this offense WILL lead to termination.
• When including a list of references (which should always appear on a separate document), only list professional, organizational and academic references. Personal references, such as family and friends, give the impression that you are unable to secure support from your peers.
• Be honest about gaps in employment. Certain gaps, such as those for education and service work, can be used to your advantage.
• If you are applying for an American job, do NOT include a picture with your resumé. Your work experience should speak for itself. However, in certain international markets inclusion of a picture is standard practice.

We hope you have found these tips helpful. Applying these guidelines to your resumé will ensure you have the best piece of work possible!

 

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Resumé Dos and Don'ts: Part 1

University Proofreading is pleased to begin a blog series listing some very important dos and don'ts for your resumé. We hope the suggestions we present will help you to strengthen your resumé and better your chances of employment success!

 

Because a resumé is such a brief document, even small mistakes can ruin an otherwise solid piece of writing. For each blog post we dedicate to the art of the resumé, we will list five items that should be considered when you are drafting or revising your resumé. We hope the rules and guidelines listed below will help you on your path to career success!

• Your resumé should be only ONE page long. This is standard.
•  Always list jobs in reverse chronological order, with your most recent job listed first.
•  References, while important, should not appear on your resumé. They should appear on a separate, dedicated document.
• Use a conservative font. Try to use something along the lines of Times New Roman. Avoid "flashy" fonts, such as Comic Sans or Gaudy Stout.
• Do not share personal information on your resumé, such as age, race, religion or sexual orientation.

 

If you find you have questions or concerns preparing your resumé, please visit us at our website and see what we can do for you!

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