• Use action words, such as developed, managed and designed in your resume.
• Keep paragraphs under seven lines. Since resumes are often scanned by hiring managers, it has a better chance of being read if it is condensed.
• Be honest about your experience.
• Check thoroughly for grammar and spelling mistakes.
• Use normal margins (1 inch on top and bottom, 1.25 inches on sides). Make sure your resume is clear and visually pleasing.
• Make your resume unique. List technical skills, certificates awarded, professional memberships, military experience and so forth.

Don't:

• Don't be vague. Use percentages and numbers wherever possible.
• Don't be too focused on job duties. Go above and beyond, listing the new programs you took part in your previous job/jobs.
• Don't Write about inappropriate and unnecessary personal experiences.
• Don't Always pertain your activities to the job you are seeking.
• Don't use personal pronouns, such as "I" and "me."
• Don't Include copies of transcripts, letters of recommendation or awards.
• Don't Include reasons you left your previous job.
• Don't Staple your resume.

Content:

• Always run a spell check on your computer before submitting your resume.
• Have someone review your resume for grammatical mistakes.

Design:

• Use 8-1/2- x 11-inch white or off-white paper.
• Always print on one side of the paper.
• Use a font size of 10 to 12 points.
• Choose one typeface and continue your resume with it.
• Avoid italics, script, and underlined words.
• Do not use horizontal or vertical lines, graphics, or shading.
• Do not fold or staple your resume.
• If you must mail your resume, put it in a large envelope.