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Contents What is a resume? Why write a resume? What kind of resume should you write? Tailoring for your audience Developing your content Organizing your sections Designing your page

Your Resume: General Concerns Designing your page Using a consistent format No matter which combination of page design strategies you use, try to use it consistently for all sections of your resume. Create a template for your resume or simply jot down your design choices for Major Headings Subheadings (and sub-subheadings, if used) Text/Body Sections (and subsections, if used)  For example, you may decide you want to use 11pt. Helvetica Boldface Caps for major headings, 10pt. Palatino Underline for subheadings, and 10pt. Palatino Normal Indented for Text/Body Sections. In a similar vein, if you use bulleted lists for Text/Body Sections, then you'll want to do so for all sections that contain similar lists. Also, if you are using columns in more than one section of your resume, make sure they are aligned across sections, if at all possible.     With so many design choices, it's easy to make mistakes here and there, accidentally switching font sizes, using boldface on a bullet, indenting a space too much, etc. When you proofread your resume, checking for spelling and accuracy overall, don't forget to proofread for page design as well. creating a visual hierarchy using the whole page using a consistent format choosing the right paper       back to top

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