What Goes Into a Resume
Common Things to Include
Section titled “Common Things to Include”- Contact Information
- Work Experiences
- Education
- Volunteer Experiences
- Useful Skills
- Personal Projects, Hobbies and Clubs
- Leadership Experiences
- A Goal or summary paragraph is optional
Stuff to Leave Out of a Resume
Section titled “Stuff to Leave Out of a Resume”- Dates are not recommended
- Your address is not necessary in the contact information
- Don’t use icons or graphics for important text
Make Your Resume Fit into a Single Page
Section titled “Make Your Resume Fit into a Single Page”As we’ve stated before, make your resume fit into a single page because recruiters do not want to waste all day reading a 3 page resume. They might only skim the first page and reject your resume because they are busy. Leave out non-essential details, especially if these details aren’t mentioned in the job description you are applying to.