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The research and effort that goes into resume writing will assist you in the latter stages in your search and interview. Keep in mind that one size does not fit all when it comes to resumes—each position or organization (company/school) applied for should be targeted, focusing on how your skills match the qualifications and requirements.  \nGeneral Resume Guidelines:  \nTemplates – Do not use pre-formatted templates. Use as a visual reference for formatting only.  \nFirst Person – Do not use personal pronouns such as “me” or “I.”  \nPage number – Your resume should be one to two full pages in length, but preferably one full page.  \nLimit Information – A resume is a marketing tool, not a complete job history. Include only the items that will help you get the job you want. Target your resume to a specific position or industry.  \nReadable – Your document should look balanced, be pleasing to the eye, and easy to read.  \nConsistency –Your resume format (bolding, italics, etc. ) must be consistent throughout your document.  \nFont Choice and Size –The body text should not be too small (no less than 10 pt. ) or too large (no more than 12 pt. ) . Never use more than 2 fonts. Avoid serif fonts (Times New Roman or Georgia) because they have small little lines and tails on the end of most letters. Use sans-serif fonts (Arial, Verdana , Trebuchet , Century Gothic or Tahoma) because they do not have these little lines and appear blockier.  \nOmit References –Do not include a list of professional references on your resume. This should be a separate document in the same format as your resume. If you include a reference section, list as “Available upon request.”Always ask for permission before you list 3-5 professional references (a mentor, advisor, instructor, current supervisor or former employer) .  \nProfessional Summary—Objective section has been replaced by professional summary, which is an optional 2-3 sentence paragraph outlining your strongest qualities at the top of the page.  \nContact Information:  \nName – Use a font size larger than the largest font in the resume so it stands out (14-16 pt. ) . The rest of your contact information can be in the smaller font size.  \nAddress – Personal preference. At minimum, list City/State if including address.  \nE-mail and phone number – Be sure to include your email address and phone number; avoid using “cute” or inappropriate e-mail usernames. 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