• Make sure you state your job objective in a way that is consistent with the type of position you are seeking. For example, if you are applying for a job as a carpenter's helper, state as your objective an entry level job in carpentry.
• List your strongest skills with examples toward the beginning of the resume, for example, leadership - captain of high school soccer team.
• If success in the classroom and/or in school activities is a strong asset, list it early in the resume.

• If possible, match your qualifications to those the ad or job description lists as necessary or desirable.

• Do not use long paragraphs.
• Make it easy for the employer to discover your successes when he reads about your school and work history.

• It should look clean and professional.
• Check carefully for spelling and grammar errors. Use your Spelling and Grammar checker if you have a computer.
• Stick to one page (two at most!).

DO	DON'T
Be explicit and clear. Use action words. Use direct, simple English. Do it yourself! Get input from others, but you know yourself best.	Don't list hobbies unless related to work. Don't list references. Don't list salary requirements or past salaries. Don't give reasons for leaving past jobs. Don't list personal information such as age, sex, weight, height, or marital status. Don't attach a photo.