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General Résumé/C.V. Guidelines

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Font should be in a readable, professional format between 10-12 point size, the heading may be larger

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Margins should be between 0.5-1.0 inches all around

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Use bold, italics, underlining, and CAPITALS to highlight important information

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Be consistent!

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Avoid abbreviations, unless it is a universally known abbreviation, such as the NAACP. If an abbreviation is

necessary, write out the phrase once, and the abbreviation in parentheses after. For example: New York

State (NYS)

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Do not include references on your résumé or C.V.; they should be included on a separate page

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Sell yourself by highlighting the skills/experiences most relevant to the job you are seeking

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Every sentence should start with an action verb; do not use “responsible for” or “duties included”

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Verbs should be in the correct tense according to when you performed the work – if you are still working for

the company, your verbs should be in the present tense; if you finished the job, your verbs should be in the

past tense

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Use the question words: who, what, where, when, why, how, and how many to expand upon your job

descriptions – emphasize your accomplishments and actions

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Do not use any personal pronouns, such as I, me, or my

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Do not include any personal information, such as age, race, marital status, religion, etc.

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Do NOT lie or exaggerate

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Use jargon and language appropriate for the job to which you are applying

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Avoid too much white space on your résumé – fill up the spaces, but don’t overcrowd your résumé

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Proofread your document for errors, typos, and grammatical mistakes. All documents MUST be approved

before students can start to apply for internships and jobs

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References should be included on a separate page. Ask potential recommenders that they will provide you

with a positive reference before listing them

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