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Should be able to tell about you in 6 seconds!!

Order Font Easy to read if copied/scanned 10-12pt font Most relevant first Reverse chronological Headings Dates on right Italics, bolding, underlining and caps sparingly

Content AVOID Misspellings Word resume Birth date SS # Photos References Emoticons Race, gender, religion, politics Interests, hobbies Fluff skills proficient in power point, word, excel; teamwork, communication skills Resume templates Bullet points Try for one line per point Avoid I My Their ACCOMPLISHMENTS Quantify when possible (numbers when possible) Start with ACTION verb

Stand OUT Design your own template Avoid obvious descriptions Internship experience

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