MAKE YOUR FUTURE
Why you need a Resume and Cover Letter
How We Can Help You
- Use adequate “white space”
- Stick to one page when possible
- Make margins uniform
- Be consistent with line spacing
- Use vertical alignment for dates
- Use left-alignment for text
- Right align all dates
- Use an easy-to-read font type
- Use black for font color
- Use an easy-to-read font size
- 2-5 accomplishment statements for each position held
- Use bullets to differentiate your information
- Limit the use of tables or columns
- Use horizontal lines to separate different sections
- Be choosy with CAPITALIZATION, using italics, boldfacing and underlining
- 1-2 lines each for accomplishment statements
Tips for Resumes and Cover Letters
Learn tips and best practices for
writing effective résumés and cover letters
Tips for Resumes and Cover Letters
Tips for Resumes and Cover Letters
Resume Highlights
•How to start a resume in Microsoft word
•Proper grammar techniques
•Action words and vocabulary to grab your audience
•Do’s and Dont’s
•How to construct an attention getting cover letter