Resume Pitfalls / What Doesn’t Work

• Poor quality computer printing or typewriting
• Showing only your job descriptions without accomplishments
• One-page, brief resumes for people with considerable experience
• Using small font-size and abbreviated descriptions to fit into one page
• Resumes without cover letters
• Not sending a thank you letter immediately after your interview
• Stating that you possess a degree with no added details
• Listing hobbies, interests, and personal data
• Repetitive wording and use of poor grammar
• Typos, misspellings, and incorrect punctuation
• Unexplained gaps in dates of employment
• Placing references directly in the resume
• Company addresses, supervisor names, or phone numbers on resume
• Courier font, unusual fonts, 'fancy' formatting
• Explanations of 'reasons for leaving' previous positions
• Lying, exaggerating, or misrepresenting your credentials and accomplishments

Resume Tips / What Works

• ?Showing your accomplishments for each job description
• ?Your Pager and/or Cell Phone numbers included for quick contact
• Putting your e-mail, and/or web address on the resume
• Two pages if you have at least three years experience
• Referring to your positive job evaluations
• Highlighting your special projects and assignments
• Numerically specific documentation, even if you need to estimate
• Using a summary of your qualifications
• Documenting seminars and workshops you've attended
• Powerful, attention-getting wording
• Volunteer activities and memberships
• Short, dynamic cover letters personalized for each job
• Separate reference sheet and salary history when requested
• Thank you letter immediately after your interview
• Customizing your 'objective' for each position
• Highlighting your computer and technical skills
• Listing favorable details about your education
• Creatively presenting entrepreneurial activities