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Resume

Do:

  • specific, concise
  • metrics, impact
  • consistent verb
  • conscious formatting
  • if applicable, add projects, achievements, and coursework.
  • mission statement — What's the one thing the reader must know?
  • graduating date
  • bold, but don't overuse it
  • Ph.D.'s are a little different — make it a little longer and include publications, titles, authors, citations, etc.

Don't:

  • not relevant experiences
  • excessive detail
  • typo
  • paragraphs

Trim Bullet Points and Keep Jobs vs. Remove Earlier Jobs and keep things in detail?

  • Trim Bullet Points

Interests?

  • If you have space.
  • Don't take away other spaces.

Specialized Resume?

  • It's okay, but don't apply twice for one company.