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- Start with a blank document and not a generated template.
- Use standard 8.5” by 11” white, professional paper.
- Keep a one-inch margin of all four sides of the page.
- Use a legible font that is not difficult to read. Good choices are Times New Roman, Ariel or Helvetica.
- Keep sentences short and to the point.
- Bold or capitalize important headlines to stand out.
- Single space within sections.
- Double space between sections.
- Whenever possible, demonstrate the outcomes you have achieved by quantifying results.
- Edit and eliminate redundancies.
- Proofread for spelling and factual errors.
- Place most important information first and group related experiences together.
- Keep format consistent (e.g font size/type, order of information, layout, etc.).
- Tailor your resume to each position.
- Use power words, especially verbs, to strengthen statements.
- Emphasize transferable skills.
- If you include non-work experience, explain why what you did offers skills that are relevant to the position you are seeking.