The best resume doesn’t guarantee you the job, but a poorly crafted one can take you out of the running completely. This document helps prospective employers develop their critical first impression of you. It’s a “calling card” that plays a crucial role in securing interviews.

When developing your resume, ALWAYS:

• Be accurate and truthful.
  
• Use bulleted statements where possible. This makes it easier to scan your resume.
  
• Begin sentences with action verbs instead of “I.”
  
• Avoid lofty, redundant language, puns and wordplays.
  
• Use professional jargon, acronyms and abbreviations sparingly.
  
• Customize your resume to focus on your skills and qualifications related to the position.
  
• Describe significant contributions in your current and previous positions and, if possible, how they impacted the bottom line.
  
• Proofread carefully.
  
• Use a professional, easy-to-read typeface, white or ivory bond paper and black ink. Don’t use formatting gimmicks.
  
• Update your resume regularly.
  
• Be sure to mention software and product applications with which you have experience.