Tips for Writing & Sending your Resume:

When writing your resume it is important to remember:

• There is no one absolute format—choose/create the one that best represents you
• Only items that directly pertain to the position for which you are applying should be included
• You should always include a cover letter with your resume
• Omit all pronouns
• Use results-oriented action verbs to describe your experience
• Margins can be as small as .5in and font can be 10pt if necessary

When sending your resume it is important to remember:

Mail:

Make sure your cover letter, resume and references are on matching professional paper. Use a large enough envelope so that you do not need to fold resume information

Email:

Always attach resume as a MS Word document. Include cover letter in the body of the email and always follow up the emailed resume with a hard copy in the mail. Use a professional email address when sending emails to employers.

Fax:

If a company asks you to fax your cover letter, resume and references due to time constraints, be sure to send a hard copy via U.S. mail.

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