Major Points for a Résumé

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Major Points for a Résumé

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Here are some major points which you should have always in your mind while writing a résumé.

Essential Parts of a Résumé

	Your name, address, telephone number, fax, email
	Your work history, both paid and unpaid
	Your educational background including any training you have done

Common Résumé Mistakes

	Spelling and poor grammar
	Too slick (obviously not done by you)
	Career/job objective is missing or unrealistic
	Lacks achievements and performance results
	Lacks numbers to back up achievements
	Layout is too difficult to read quickly (font is too small, information is crammed)
	Information is not relevant to the job
	Using a contact number where the employer can not leave a message
	Too long (more than 2 pages)
	Too wordy

DESIGN TIPS
Length	1 to 2 pages MAXIMUM
Paper	White, standard size (A4 or letter)
Ink	Black
Font	Times New Roman is a good choice
Bold	Name, headings of each section, key skills

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