Resume Writing Tips Of A Teacher

Posted by teacher on April 2, 2010

Your resume is not an autobiography; it is a compilation of what you’ve got that the employer is seeking!
>> Limit resume to one page. Most of the time, recent college graduates do not have the experience to justify a two-page resume. If you need two pages, make them two complete pages.
>> Accuracy counts. Make sure your resume is organized and neat. It should contain NO spelling and/or grammatical errors. Have several people – CDC staff, professors, classmates, supervisors – read it to look at it with “fresh eyes.”
>> Use action words. Avoid passive or weak phrases.
>> Be consistent throughout the entire resume with display techniques, punctuation, verb tense, dates, and spacing.
>> Avoid abbreviations.
>> Never include high school information on your resume.
>> Use bullets to describe your duties/responsibilities. They create the illusion your resume will be quick and concise to read. Begin each bullet with an action verb.
>> Do not include references on your resume.
>> Your resume should look professional. Use white, cream, or gray bond paper. Do not include fancy fonts, pictures of yourself, personal information, or unusual bullets.
>> Personal information (religious affiliation, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, etc.) is irrelevant.
>> Never use resume templates or wizards. Always use a word processing document to create and update your resume.
>> Font size: 10 (minimum), 12 (maximum); Headings may be larger.
>> Margins: 1 inch (ideal); ½ inch (minimum)