Resume Do's and Don'ts

DO’S

• Be concise – a resume is be an outline of your educational and professional qualifications
• Create a resume that fits the job you’re after – always make sure that your resume is functional and applicable
• Carefully proofread and edit your resume – read your resume at least two times and look for mistakes, then let a friend look it over
• Make the effort and investment to produce a quality finished product
• Keep your resume up-to-date

 
DON’TS

• Don’t be cute or fancy when it comes to layout and presentation – your resume is the first impression that you will make with a prospective employer
• Don’t use passive phrases such as “Was responsible for” or “Duties included”
• Don’t exaggerate
• Don’t overlook non-work experiences such as charity work or a cultural organization you are a part of
• Don’t include frivolous information such as salary requirements or marital status
• Don’t label the document “Resume”

Information provided by Purdue University