Resume Notes

• Standard
• Bullet Point Format
• Limit One Page
• Focus: Last 10 years of work experience
• Margin Size: One Inch
• Font: Use 12pt consistent font
• Headings Can Be One Point Size Larger
• The Largest Font applicable is 14pt
• How To Upload Your Resume
• Go to Charger Path
• Important Information Needed
• Complete Contact Info at the Top
• List three points that illustrate skills that are the highlights of who you are, and how you are qualified for your position.
• Tailored information, relevant to the position that you are applying for.
• Educational Information
• Name of the University
• The Degree you are seeking
• Expected Graduation Date (Month and Year)
• Your Current GPA if 3.0 or higher
• Relevant Coursework 
• Limit To Your Upper Level Courses
• Academic Projects
• Name of Project
• Very Brief Description of The Goal of the Project
• Your Function In the Project
• Work Experience
• List in a reverse chronological order
• Use correct verb tenses
• Include Your Technical Skills
• Programming
• Hardware
• Operating Systems
• Programs
• Knowing Multiple Languages
• Include Your Job Title
• Include Volunteer Work
• Have an appropriate heading
• What was the volunteer service
• Who were you working for
• Honors and Awards
• List honors and awards
• Professional Summary
• Answer These Questions
• Who are you and what are two professional qualities you possess?
• What have you down?
• What makes you ready for this job?
• References?
• References go on their own page.
• They are formatted like a resume.
• Include what their connection to you is.
• Include their contact information.
• Things Not To Do
• Use Abbreviations
• Use Acronyms without Spelling Them Out First
• Use Pronouns "I" or "my"
• Lack Consistency
• Use 'Reference Available Upon Request'
• Bold Words That Aren't Section Headings, Company Names, or Universities 
• Put References on A Resume When That's Not Required
• List an Objective That Is Incredibly General and Non-Specific That Doesn't Show What You Can Do For The Company
• Include Negatives About Yourself
• Include previous institutions you have attended that you did not earn a degree from.
• Include high school information.
• Write your professional summary in third person
• Government
• Narrative Format
• No Bullet Points
• Focus: All Awards, Honors, and Certifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reason to Use: To apply for grad school
• Focus: All School Achievements
• Hub Zones
• Definition
• Historically Underutilized Business Zone
• Purpose
• Many companies and government contractors hire specifically individuals in hub zones.
• Resources That Help You To Develop Your Resume
• job-hunt.org