| A | B |
|---|
| Resume | Summarizes Education & Experience |
| Resume Margins | White space around edges >=0.5" |
| Identifying Information | Name, Address, Phone, Email |
| Education | Date(s) of Graduation; Chronological |
| Experience/Employment | Paid or Unpaid Work History |
| Action Verbs | Create Action Statements |
| References | Get permission to use these |
| Objective | Statement of what writer wants |
| Activities and Interests | Things enjoyed; not work/school |
| Community Service | Volunteer work |
| Awards and Recognition | Indicate leadership, service, expertise |
| Languages spoken | Especially useful to international |
| Bold font | Key contact name this way |
| Column divisions | Headings left; descriptions right |
| One | # of pages for most resumes |
| Errors | Don't have these!!! |
| 11 or 12 point | Minimum font size for resume |
| Relatives and peers | Never used as references! |
