Resume do’s & don’t

DO!

Keep resumé brief, simple and to the point
Highlight your skills, competencies, acquired knowledge and potential
Make direct links between your skills and training and those need for the position
Use headings to organize yourself
Possibilities include: Personal Information(name, address, phone number email), Education; Work Experience, Volunteer Experience, Hobbies
Should include where and when you acquired your diplomas and degrees, the positions you have held and other activities
Leave sufficient space between lines and margins
If using more than one page, do not cut paragraphs in two and try not to cut a section, if possible
Mention only pertinent information
Explore different types of resumes: chronological, functional, combined and mixed. Find that one that best suits you!
Print on white paper and use a quality printer
Write your resumé with care
Read and reread.
Make sure you like your resumé, that it reflects you and it’s something you’re proud of!

DON’T!

Exceed 2 pages. Keep your resumé between 1-2 pages stapled
Never sign or date your resumé (This is done on the cover letter)
Do not attach a photo or a plastic cover page
Do not fold or use coloured paper
Do not attached letters of reference with your resumé
Do not include personal information such as social insurance number, birthdate or age, birthplace, sex, health or marital status
Do not attach transcripts of courses and marks
Avoid simply enumerating past positions
Avoid long descriptions of positions held or tasks accomplished
Do not mention past or desired salary
Do not indicate reasons why you left past positions
No spelling or grammar mistakes
As much as possible, avoid abbreviations

DO!

Contact the FORT program at the Valcartier Family Centre to:

Contact:
Valcartier Family Centre
1039 Wolfe Avenue.
418-649-6505
fortprogram@gmail.com

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