Do: List your specific experience, skills, and accomplishments that are directly or closely related to the job you’re applying for. Don’t: Mention experiences not relevant to the position you are applying to.
Do: Include education relevant to the job. If the position is entry-level, use your associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree. Don’t: Include your GPA. Some employers may request this information, but may just prefer to know your highest level of education.
Do: Include personal information such as your name, phone number, email address, and for some positions, home address. Don’t: Family details, such as marital status and number of children are not often required.
Do: Apply to jobs you are fully or closely qualified for. You can seek positions that require additional training if you’re open to learning new skills. Don’t: don't Apply for jobs you do not meet most of the requirements.
Do: Use simple and direct statements with easy-to-understand terms when describing your experience and skills. Don’t: don't Use cliches or idioms, such as phrases like “team player,” “hard worker” or “detail-oriented” unless they are keywords from the job description.
Do: Optimize your resume’s content and structure to successfully pass through an applicant tracking system (ATS). Don’t: don't Use a complicated template or neglect the keywords in the job description.
Do: Write a concise resume that is one to two pages long. The most effective resumes are short and to the point. Don’t: dont Go over two pages unless specified. Some positions or industries may require a longer, more in-depth resume, but most prefer one or two pages.
Do: Review your resume before submitting it. Proofread your resume and use a spell checker. Don’t: don't Rush to submit a resume that hasn’t been reviewed. Some ATSs look for grammatical and spelling errors.