Career Services: Writing Your Resume - Production
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Write a Draft
Using a computer, word processor or typewriter, prepare a draft
and have a counselor or person experienced in critiquing resume´s
evaluate it. It is not uncommon to do four or more drafts before
you are satisfied with the results.
Resume Design
Good design is essential. CAPITALIZING, underlining, bold, italics,
indentation, and spacing help highlight important information. A
minimal use of graphics is acceptable to help set off your name
or the resume itself. Feel free to experiment, but try not to overdo
it.
Word Processing Programs provide several type styles and font sizes
which, when used selectively, can help add to the attractiveness
of your document. You can use a larger point font to highlight your
name and categories, but try not to go any lower than a 10 (ten)
point in the text or it will be too difficult to read. Avoid too
many type styles; make sure the resume is easy to read.
Your original must be free of typographic errors, erasures, smudges,
etc. People have been refused interviews because an error appeared
in their resume. Remember, final proofreading is your responsibility.
Printing your Resume
Make your finished original on not-erasable white paper (computer
paper is fine). Use a copy or print shop to make copies of your
original on the paper of your choice. Excellent copies can be obtained
by using sophisticated photocopiers. A more expensive alternative
is to hire a professional typist or typesetter to prepare your original.
If you have prepared your resume using a computer, use a letter
quality (preferably laser) printer and appropriate paper for making
multiple copies. Generally, it is less expensive to photocopy your
resume from a single laser printed original than to make every copy
using the laser printer.
Your resume should be printed using black ink on 8 1/2" x
11" good quality bond or rag paper; white, off-white, beige
and gray tones are acceptable by almost everyone. The best choice
is a conservative one. Avoid irregular sized paper and colors.
Make your job search correspondence look professional by coordinating
stationery and envelopes with your resume.
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