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Resume Format

There are several point to consider when converting your curriculum vitae to a resume.  Here are some guidelines to help you.

Standard Format for a Resume

Here's the standard format for a resume:

1. Contact Information
2. Objective
3. Professional Summary
4. Work Experience
5. Education
6. Skills

If you are a recent graduate, your Education section would proceed your experience section and you would delete the Professional Summary section.

Ways A Resume Differs from a Curriculum Vitae

There are several ways in which a resume differs from a curriculum vitae.  Follow these additional points to prepare your resume in the expected format.  Each of these points relate to key areas where resumes differ from curriculum vitaes:

1. Do not include personal information like height, weight, or marital status
2. Use a bulleted format to highlight your accomplishments rather than lengthy paragraphs
3. Avoid using first person "I" and "my" in your bullets, i.e. use "prepared report" rather than "I prepared a report"
4. Limit the length of your resume to 1-2 pages
5. Eliminate positions that you held 15-20 years ago from your resume to meet the resume length requirement
6. Avoid listing hobbies and personal interests unless they relate to your target position

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