Format
What size margins should you use?
Use narrow margins
What should your resume focus on?
It should focus not on what you want, but on what you have to offer the reader.
What should your resume focus on?
A resume presents your accomplishments.
Is a resume like a job application?
Your resume is not the same thing as a job application.
What does a resume do?
A resume showcases your unique personality and experiences
What line spacing should you use?
True single line spacing to maximize space
What content should you include?
Limit the amount of irrelevant content on your resume—keep it specific or relevant to the opportunity you are targeting.
Should you focus on previous jobs?
No, it should show how well you performed at those jobs.
What does a resume describe?
Your major strengths and potential without being too long.
Should you list everything you have done?
No, list relevant content to pique the resume reader’s interest.
What font should you use?
Standard fonts: Ariel, Calibri, and Times New Roman
What type of quantitative data should you include?
Number of volunteer or service hours completed
Percentages or monetary values associated to previous projects
What information should you include?
Keep it specific or relevant to the opportunity you are targeting.
What size fonts should you use depending on the sections?
Section Headers: 12 – 14pt font
Content: 10 – 12pt font
What is an example of qualitative data?
Number of volunteer or service hours completed
Percentages or monetary values associated to previous projects
When should you use all CAPS?
All caps and bold your name and section headers only