2. Chronological – lists your experience in chronological order, most recent on top Functional – organized by skills with experiences listed in each category Combination

6. Contact information – 1 phone number only City and state, no street address 1 email address – easy and professional Summary of skills/qualifications Education history – name of degree “Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences Education”, minor, and GPA. Work history/experience Job title/position, name of employer, city state of employment, date of employment Volunteer experience

7. White space Bullet points Easy for the eye to flow Reader friendly at-a-glance Template? Make changes, personalize

8. Do Give it a sharp focus Avoid the word “work”, be specific Think in terms of accomplishments Lie Use personal pronouns (I, me, my) Go over 2 pages (1 pg/10 years experience) Include experience more than 15 years old, list them in simple form (title, employer, location) Don’t

9. Do List sports or teams you are a part of “Other Experience” Emphasize transferable skills Proofread!! Include personal info: age, height, weight, marital status, race/ethnicity, picture, salary info. Include references on the resume Don’t