Quick tips to help make your resume the best it can be.
AOC’s Helpful Resume Tips And Guidelines
Your resume provides a formal way to introduce yourself to a potential employer. Think of it as a written snapshot of yourself for the doctor’s preliminary consideration. It should be up-to-date, informative yet concise, and written in a way that is easy to understand.
Follow These Great Resume Guidelines:
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Use letter-size ivory, cream, or neutral colored paper. Margins should be 1 inch on the top and bottom, and 1.25 inches on the sides. Leave space between main topics.
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Use simple fonts with a professional look that are large enough to read even when faxed or uploaded, such as Arial 12-point. Avoid excessive use of graphics, boxes, or distracting lines and designs.
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Include your name, address, and contact information, cell number, and email address on every page of your resume, cover letter, and reference lists.
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Avoid the use of "I", such as “I developed the…” or “I assisted in…”. Leave out the “I”.
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Be chronological: If you’re on a straightforward career path and your most recent job is the most relevant experience for your next role, a standard chronological resume is generally best. This lists your employment from last to first, and puts your experience under each employer.
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Be consistent – it is easier to read and understand. Check your bolding, capitalizing, underlining, and italicizing.
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Include your title, the company name, the dates of your employment, job description, and accomplishments. Detail is what will teach the potential employer about what you have to offer. Include specific computer software systems and technology.
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Don’t include work experience that is 10-15 years old, work experience that doesn’t apply to the job, or anything of a personal nature.
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Keep your resume to a single page without having it appear crowded.
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Deliver a current resume. Update it as often as necessary.
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Never lie on your resume. A falsified resume is easy to spot and can lead to dismissal in the future.
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Always proofread your resume AND have someone with excellent grammar and spelling skills review it.
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Always have spare copies of your resume. NEVER ask a potential employer to “make a copy because it is your last one.”
