Resume
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360UnitIletters.jd.pptTwo Common Types of Resumes
Chronological Resume
Emphasizes education and work experience
Functional Resume
Emphasizes skills and abilities
Chronological Resume Details
Use reverse chronological sequence (most recent first)
Main sections:
Education
Work experience
Activities
Other sections may include skills (computer), awards, honors
Resume Keys
Must be error-free
Well organized
Balanced with appropriate white space
May use either bulleted format or text based format
Resume Keys continued
- No personal pronouns (“I” or “me”)
- Appropriate font size
12-pt. most readable
- Use limited special effects – especially if it need to be scannable
Underlines, bold, italics
- Consistency
Use consistent format for dates, bullets, and special effects
Resume Keys continued
- Be specific in describing job duties
Use parallel phrasing
Include month/year
Use past tense as appropriate
Be consistent in format
- Don’t include personal information
No hobbies, pictures, age, etc.
Resume Protocol
- Include header on additional pages
- Print on high quality bond or parchment paper
Neutral colors; black ink
- Don’t staple
- Use separate reference page
List references alphabetically
Take reference page to your interview
Scannable Resumes
- Left justify every line
- No columns, no indents
- Use sans serif fonts only (Arial, Tahoma)
- Use same font and font size
- 12-pt. font recommended
- Avoid all caps (can use for section headings)
Scannable Resumes cont.
- Focus on using “key words” that reflect your skills and qualifications
employers will search for these
- No lines/letters can “touch”
- No special formatting
Avoid underlines (nothing can touch)
No hollow bullets
Space before and after “/ “ if needed
Do not fold or staple
