4. Use keywords that are listed
in job posting or application
Nouns are better than strong
verbs
Include in resume and cover
letter
5. • Always check for
grammatical and spelling
errors
• Have digital friendly
version for online
submissions
o No bullets, boxes, boldface,
strange fonts, or indents
• Keep resume length to 2
pages or less
Review, edit, and
revise
6. 1.Make sure all content is
stated correctly.
2.Sell yourself based on
your attributes.
3.Use cover letter to
describe any issues.
4.Use social media wisely
– others are watching.
5.Build a life and career
of doing what is ethical.
8. State achievements
not just job duties and
responsibilities
Emphasize leadership
experience
Include civic and
volunteer work
List in chronological
order with newest first
9.
10. Use skills & abilities to
bring together
experience, education,
and special abilities.
Use “References
available by request”
unless specifically
directed to include
references in resume.
11. oMake your purpose clear –
job, scholarship, college
admission.
oModify for each reader –
keep it fresh.
oMake sure letter is
addressed to a specific
person – avoid using
generics.
oInclude any reference
numbers that corresponds
to the posting.
oKeep to one page with no
grammatical and spelling
errors.
