GETTING STARTED

• Think about the audience of your resume, and tailor it to reflect the organization's goals and mission when possible.
• Keep the resume at one page in length.
• Create a document that is visually appealing so it stands out among the masses.
• A resume is a marketing tool showcasing applicable skills; not a comprehensive history.
• If you utilize a "skills" section, make sure they are each relevant/meaningful and correlate with the experiences you have listed.
• Avoid using personal pronouns such as "I" and "my".
• Have your resume proofread! Just as you wouldn't turn in a final paper without proofreading,make sure there are no grammatical errors hindering your application.
• Remove "duties/responsibilities included" and instead focus in on what accomplishments you have achieved within past roles.
• Do not include references or the term "references available upon request."
• Establish your own personal brand - all resumes will and should be individualized while maintaining essential information such as contact, education, and experience.
• Understand the role you are applying for and incorporate key parts/terms of the position into
• your resume as you see fit.