Ask a Talent Advisor: What Are Current Resume Best Practices?
What makes a good resume stand out? How should I format it?
More formatting tips:
- Keep your naming of the document simple: “Last name, First name – Resume” or similar is best. Both Word documents and PDFs are generally accepted, though a PDF is preferred because it uploads in a more readable format on employer systems.
- Check for misspellings, punctuation and grammatical errors. Tenses should be consistent: i.e., present tense for your current position, past tense for previous positions.
- White space should be balanced — not too much, not too little.
- Do not refer to yourself in third person.
- Do not list references on your resume.
What is the best way to describe my current and past responsibilities?
How often should I update my resume?
Should I change my resume based on the job I’m applying for?
What are the most common mistakes or areas for improvement?
Can I use AI/Chat GPT to write my resume? Do I need to review my resume?
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