Tips on Writing a Resume

1. Provide a typeset resume in PDF
2. Organize information from a viewpoint of an employer
3. Be selective about information to be included
4. Focus on the readability of a resume
   • Use bulleted lists and/or numbered lists
   • Utilize white space effectively
5. Tailor a resume for a job instead of a general-purpose resume
6. Include carefully chosen keywords relevant to job descriptions posted by employers
7. Be specific in your descriptions and quantify with numbers wherever possible
8. Revise online information linked from a resume (e.g., a home page and LinkedIn)
9. Proofread and revise a resume thoroughly before sending it to a prospective employer