The "Basics"

BASIC RESUME WRITING TIPs - FORMATTING RULES

• Bold and enlarge your name at the top.
• Keep the sections lined up and consistent.
• Use an Arial or Times New Roman font (or similar).
• Font size shouldn't be smaller than 10pt or larger than 12pt, except for your Name and Headings.
• Do not include pronouns such as "I," company street addresses, salary, or reasons for leaving.
• Two-page resume: be sure to fill the second page at least halfway down the page.
• Place “Continued” at the bottom of page one, and your name and “Page 2” at the top of page two.
• Do not graphics sparingly unless you are in a creative field. It is safe to use a border and shading.
• Omit personal data, photos, and unrelated hobbies, unless you are an actor/actress or model or the content is a bonafide occupational qualification (BFOQ).

Abridged: Resume Writing Tips by Ann Baehr