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Your resume will stand out because it is well written, not because it is the most eye-catching.(Those going into creative roles such as graphic design are the exception to this rule.). To be Applicant Tracking System (ATS) compatible, build your resume from a blank document as opposed to a template. Templates are difficult to adjust and are often not ATS-friendly, resulting in your awesome resume content not being viewable to employers.  \n+ Layout  \n+ Margins: Between .5 inch and 1 inch  \n+ Font: Plain and readable (Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri,  \netc.)– no smaller than 10 pt and no larger than 12 pt + Your Name: Largest text on the page-16 or 18 pt + Avoid using Headers and Footers  \n+ Format  \n+ Sections: Split experiences and entries into appropriate sections (I.e. Education, Relevant Experience, Campus Involvement, Skills, etc.).  \n+ Reverse Chronological Format: Within sections, list mostrecent/ present experiences first, followed by next-mostrecent experiences.  \n+ Length: 1 page is standard for college students and recent graduates. A second page is acceptable for those with extensive experience.  \nAVOID the use of columns, text boxes, tables, icons, head shots, excessive color.  \nBUILDING BETTER BULLET POINTED ACTION STATEMENTS  \nStrong and effective resumes do more than just describe the tasks you’ve performed; they showcase your skills and accomplishments related to the opportunity you’re applying for. The primary goal of bullet pointed action statements is convincing your target audience that you possess skills, knowledge and attributes that will help them achieve their strategic goals.  \n+ To build powerful bullet pointed action statements, ask yourself these questions:  \n+ What did you do? (Begin with a strong action verb.)  \n+ How did you go about it? (Skills, processes, and strategic objectives followed.)  \n+ Why did you do it? (Purpose of task performed.)  \n+ What was the outcome? (Include measurable outcomes wherever possible.)  \n+ Quantify whenever possible:  \n+ How many?  \n+ How often? (Per day, per week, per month)  \n+ Percentages: Efficiency improved, satisfaction ratings, sales metrics, etc.  \n+ Timelines of projects: weeks, months, years  \n+ Monetary figures: sales and revenue, cost reductions and savings, etc.  \nBullet pointed action statements should be detailed, yet concise. 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