Resume+Tips

1) Neatness and presentation is very important.
 * Use professional font.
 * Use the same style font throughout the resume.
 * Make sure your margins and lines are aligned!

2) The resume should only be **__one page__** long.
 * Pick and choose your most relevant skills and activities to put on your resume.
 * You can try narrowing the margins so you can fit more content on the page, but make sure it doesn’t get too crowded.
 * Be concise – use clear, yet descriptive language.

3) Use **power words** when describing your responsibilities and achievements.
 * Which one sounds better?
 * //Worked //as a group and //made// a presentation on clean energy strategies.
 * //Collaborated //with group members and //developed// a presentation on clean energy strategies.
 * Here's a list of useful power words:



4) Double, triple, and quadruple check your resume for grammatical and formatting errors.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Palatino','serif'; font-size: 16px;">It’s helpful to have a friend or teacher review it for you.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Palatino','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">5) Keep it simple.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Palatino','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Use professional, neutral-colored paper.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Palatino','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Keep it black and white. No crazy colors!

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Palatino','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">6) Always convert your document to a PDF when submitting your file electronically.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Palatino','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Label your document with your first and last name followed by resume.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Palatino','serif'; font-size: 16px;">For example: “Suzy Smith Resume”

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Palatino','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">7) Always bring an extra copy of your resume with you when going to interviews.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Palatino','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">8) Employers will often ask for references. Be sure to keep in mind a few teachers or former employers that can provide references for you.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Palatino','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Always check in with your references first! Inform them that a potential employer will be contacting them about you.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Palatino','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Choose people who will provide SPECTACULAR references for you.