General Resume Guidelines Do's and Don'ts

Do's	Don'ts
Lead with your strongest statements that are related to the job or goal.	Do not use abbreviations (exceptions include middle initial and directions such as N for North)
Emphasize your skills	Do not use "I" to refer to yourself
Keep it brief (1-2 pages)	Avoid any mention of salary expectations or wage history
Use 8 1/2 *11" paper	Do not print on a dot matrix printer
Include your employment related accomplishments	Do not use fancy typeset, binders or exotic paper
Target your qualifications	Do not send a photograph of yourself
Clearly communicate your purpose and value to employers	Do not make statements that you cannot prove
Maintain eye-appealing visual appearance	Do not include personal information
Appear neat, well organized and professional	Do not change the tense of verbs or use the passive voice
Be creative and make your resume relevant to the job	It is not necessary to use the title "resume:
Always include a cover letter when mailing your resume	Do not include references on the resume. Make a separate reference sheet.
To enhance your qualifications, use measurable outcomes, values, and percentages.	Do not staple your resume.