There are many industry-standard guidelines to follow when it comes to writing a resume, and if you are not sure about how to follow these resume writing guidelines, you could drastically reduce your chances of landing interviews with potential employers who read resumes every day. First of all, it is important to keep your resume concise (straight to the point) for the simple fact you do not want to bore the reader with repetitive information or too much "fluff" about obvious responsibilities throughout your work history. You need to focus on many other resume writing guidelines as well, such as:
- Typing the resume while ensuring correct grammar and punctuation
- Keeping sentences brief yet informative
- Keeping the document an appropriate length based on your experience level
- Using an appealing font style with a readable size
- Using uniformed margins on all document tables for proper alignment
- Properly formatting between sections and headings so they are correctly spaced
- Using high quality (cotton fiber bond) ivory or cream colored paper for printing
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