WILL YOUR RESUME SURVIVE THE 30-SECOND SCAN?

WILL YOUR RESUME SURVIVE THE 30-SECOND SCAN?
EASY TO READ:
 Clear type and looks professional
 Use italics, bullets, underlines and boldface to assist reader
 One inch margins (top, bottom, left & right)
 Plenty of white space and consistent use of line spacing
 Use good quality, professional resume paper (ivory is the
best)
 Use 10-12point font size
 Popular fonts: Arial, Times New Roman, Helvetica
NO MISTAKES:
 Proofread! Edit! Proofread! DO NOT RELY ON SPELL
CHECK!
 No grammar or punctuation errors
 Tip: Read your resume backwards to check for errors
CONCISE AND RELEVANT:
 One or two page maximum
 Stress your accomplishments
 No pictures, personal or political information
 Targeted information for a particular job
 Do not include references on resume (that should be on a separate page)
 Lastly, Be honest and accurate!
USE ACTION VERBS:
 To describe your relevant skills and experience
 Quantify your accomplishments using numbers/percentages/dollar amounts
 Be explicit and “punchy” in describing your accomplishments
HAVE AN OBJECTIVE: (optional)
 Don’t leave the employer guessing what position you are seeking
 Use a brief summary statement that embraces your overall qualifications
SALARY:
 Don’t put salary information in your resume or cover letter (unless it is requested…that
information may be used to screen you out!)
Congratulations!
You have just completed the 30-second scan checklist, if your resume is ready, begin
your search.
Office of Career Development
106 E. Main Street, Spring Arbor, MI 49283
www.arbor.edu/career
email: [email protected]
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Mon. - Fri. Phone: (517) 750-6711