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Guidelines for Computer Resumes

Computer Resume Basics

  • List name and phone number on separate lines at the top of the resume.
  • Keep text in one column.
  • Use key words - nouns rather than action verbs that are used for traditional resumes.

Key Word Examples

Education
Credentials
Job Titles
Professional Organizations
Community Involvement
Leadership Experience

  • Include a summary of key skills in one or two words so that it is scanable. Resumes get selected for how many key words the search engine finds.
  • Choose a standard typeface and font size between 10 and 14 points.
  • Do not underline, italicize, or boldface, bullet points and role lines.
  • Laser print the resume on standard-size paper.

Advantages of a Computer Resume

  • Resumes can be one to three pages.
  • Automated computer systems may scan resumes for more than one position.


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