1. Use BOLD or Underline forsection headings.

2. Use short phrases, not long andcomplex sentences.

3. Your Resume` should go overone page.

4. Include your whole lifeshistory.

5. Print your resume on high quality 8 by 11 paper.

6. Use fancy fonts.

7. Include a picture or otherartwork.

8. Include your age, height,weight, date of birth, maritalstatus, sex, ethnicity, health,religion, or political affiliations.

9. Include descriptive terms thatinclude supportive facts andfigures.

10. Include personal references.

11. Make your resume clear,concise and easy to read.

12. Include references availableupon requests.

13. Emphasize your strongestqualifications.

14. Include more that 10 years ofemployment history.

15. List job titles, dates, cities andstates.

16. Use passive words.

17. Use colorful paper instead ofwhite, buff or beige is standard.

18. Send your resume with a coverletter.

19. Strive to make a goodimpression.

20. Lie to the interviewer. Your aimis to get a job.

21. Include personal information.

22. Utilize action words.

23. List your most recentjob/educational experiencefirst.

24. Ask 2 friends or colleagues toproof read your resume.

25. Create a resume tailored to thejob you are after.

26. Use personal pronouns likeI, my or me

27. Include salary information.

28. Focus on accomplishments,skills, and results.

29. Make contacting you easy. (i.e.)consider including home &office telephone numbers.

30. Admit you were laid off or firedfrom your last position. Youneed the job badly.

31. Keep your resume up-to-date.You never know whenopportunity may comeknocking.

32. Title your resume as Resumestart with your full name.

33. Use word processing and spellcheckers.

34. Mail or fax even if email is anoption.