Resume Guideline Tips Your Resume And You A Guideline There are many ways in which you can prepare your resume. There is no absolute, nor exact way a resume should be done. However, here are some basic guidelines to follow when creating your resume. Many professionals agree that a resume should never exceed more than one page. Be factual and lay out your credentials in a way that is clear, concise and easy to read. It's not a good idea to give detailed descriptions of everything you have done. The resume could become too detailed, and a prospective employer won't take the time to read it all. It is a good idea to go back about ten years when listing your employment history. The main objective of your resume is to sell yourself for the type of work you are pursuing. It should state clearly your objective and why you are qualified. A college graduate should list any internships, activities and volunteer work while in college, as well as any employment prior to attending college if it is related to their objective. Most college graduates don't have a lot of experience, so they need to play up whatever experience they do have. This should be listed as "Related Experience" and fall directly under their "Professional Objective." A teaching graduate will have student teaching experience and can select the heading "Teaching Experience" as opposed to "Related Experience," in order to emphasize it. A college graduate with no experience should go into more detail under the "Education" heading and list coursework in order to fill out the resume. If employment held was prior to college, list only the names of the places worked and positions held under "Other Experience". This shows previous responsibility. An applicant with little experience, for example the housewife who raised a family for the last several years, may feel as though there is nothing to incorporate on her resume. This individual needs to stress things that relate to the many responsibilities required to raise children and run a home. The older applicant needs to play up specific accomplishments, rather than speak in terms of years of experience. If several positions were held at different companies, but the duties were basically the same, there is no need to repeat the job description. A brief summary of the most recent position held followed by just the names of the companies and positions held for previous employment will do. The idea is to present your credentials in a way that will make the reader want to read everything you've put down. Some common mistakes to avoid on your resume: *Misspelled words - Read the resume several times. Don't let a typographical error spoil your chance of gaining an interview. *Beginning each sentence with "I" - Never begin any sentence with "I". *Large, unexplained time gaps - If you were laid off and had to do odd jobs until you obtained another full-time position, offer a brief explanation for each. *Too long and wordy - Keep descriptions brief, factual and to the point. Don't list every single duty, only the most important ones. *Unprofessional appearance - The resume and cover letter is your first impression, so they should always be typed and presented on good bond paper. Mail them in a large envelope so that it arrives flat and has not been folded. *Salary requirements - You may make the mistake of stating an offer too low or price yourself out of the job. This is best discussed in an interview. *References - It is more appropriate to have a typed reference sheet and present this information at the end of an interview. *Hobbies and outside interests - Don't list them, unless they relate to your objective. Don‘t attempt to do a perfect resume on the first try. Print a draft version and show it to friends or other people who‘s business related opinion you respect. Have them check it for spelling errors or other problems. Then you‘ll be ready to print out a final version and send it out to potential employers.

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