Invaluable Do’s And Don’ts For Writing A Resume

by abhishek kalra | Jul 4, 2019 | Resume Basics

The only way to stand out from the crowd in the earliest stages of your career is to present a cracking resume. What are the rules for effective resume writing?

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Do’s

• Do Limit Your Resume Text to 2 fonts.
• Do Include Your Contact Info.
• Do Use Powerful Verbs.
• Do Show Your Tech Skills.
• Do Include Soft Skills.
• Do Highlight Your Achievements.
• Do Keep It Updated.
• Do Include a Summary Statement.
• Do Use Appropriate Alignment.
• Do Consider Volunteer or Other Non-Work Experience.
• Do Highlight Your Most Relevant Experiences.
• Do Proofreading.

Don’ts

• Don’t Misrepresent Your Education or Job Experience.
• Don’t State “References available upon request”.
• Don’t Include your High School Education if you’re a College Graduate.
• Don’t Give Reasons for Leaving Each Job.
• Don’t Experiment with a Crazy Format.
• Don’t Use your Company Phone Number or Email Address.
• Don’t List Past Salary Information.
• Don’t Reveal Confidential Information.
• Don’t Add Hobbies or Interests that Are Unrelated to the Job.
• Don’t Overload the Resume with Details.

Once you’ve got your resume perfected it’s time to move to writing a stellar cover letter.