1. Creating and Formatting Resumes

2. Creating and Formatting a Resume
There is no “right way” to do a resume.
Although employers do have things they want to see on your resume
There are a million different ways to create a resume, list your information, format a resume, etc.
We are going to create a very basic and traditional looking resume.

3. Creating and Formatting a Resume
Length of your resume: ONE PAGE ONLY!
Only add additional pages for:
Extensive work history
Additional information relating to your career

4. Creating and Formatting a Resume
Each section will have a section heading (except for your heading)
Section headings will be Bolded, and Centered on the page.

5. Creating and Formatting a Resume
Calibri Font (size 12)
Your text should be black. Although “pink is super cute” and “blue is your favorite color because it’s awesome, they don’t look professional.

6. Creating and Formatting a Resume
We will be setting the following custom margins:
Left and Right: .75”
Top and Bottom: .50”

7. Creating and Formatting a Resume
Line spacing should be set to “single”
Spacing after should be “0pt”

8. Creating and Formatting a Resume
For Sections 1-8: Please refer to the “Resumes” PowerPoint on our class site to review what information should be included in each section.
Heading
Objective
Work History
Education
Volunteer Work/Community Service
Awards
Extra-Curricular Activities
Special Skills

9. Creating and Formatting a Resume: References Section
TECHNICALLY, your references are not part of your actual Resume.
At the bottom of your resume, you should type “References Available Upon Request.”
This should be centered, and in Italics so that it stands out.
“References available upon request” tells the potential employer that is reading your resume, that if he would like a list of references, you have those readily available for him/her.
You will then list your References section on the top of your second page.

10. Creating and Formatting a Resume: Too Much Personal Information
By law, employers cannot be concerned with or ask you about:
Weight
Gender
Age
Religion
Etc.
NEVER attach a photograph to your resume!

11. Creating and Formatting a Resume: Grammar and Spelling
Make sure you have ZERO spelling and/or grammatical errors
Errors show carelessness and a lack of professionalism
This is a huge turn-off for employers and many will immediately discard your resume
Have someone proofread it!
No cross-outs, markings or hand written parts.

12. Creating and Formatting a Resume: Printing Your Resume
Good Quality Paper
White, Ivory or Off-White
Crisp and Clean
No bent corners
No ink smudges, blurs, marks or streaks

13. Creating and Formatting a Resume: What to Leave Out
Availability
Reason for Leaving Your Previous Job
Salary Information
This is information they should ask you in an interview

14. Creating and Formatting a Resume: Accuracy of Information
Plain and Simple: DO NOT LIE!
Shows lack of integrity and character
George O’Leary