2025 HBCU Careers Magazine

HBCU Careers Magazine

What to Avoid in Your Resume: Irrelevant Personal Information: Avoid including details like age, gender, religion, or marital status. Excessive Length: Keep your resume concise, ideally one page for early-career professionals and

no more than two pages for others. Unprofessional Email Addresses: Use a professional email address, ideally your name or a variation thereof. Overused Buzzwords: Avoid buzzwords like “hardworking,” “go-getter,” or “team player” without examples to back them up. Graphics or Fancy Fonts: Stick to a clean, professional layout with easy-to-read fonts. Salary Information: Do not include current or expected salary figures. Resume Checklist Before you submit your resume to an employer take a moment to complete the below Resume Checklist

to make sure that your resume is flawless and ready to go! ˆ Is my contact information current and professional? ˆ Have I tailored my professional summary to the job I’m applying for? ˆ Is my work experience listed in reverse chronological order? ˆ Have I used action verbs and quantified achievements in my descriptions?

ˆ Is my education section complete with relevant details? ˆ Have I highlighted skills that are relevant to the job? ˆ Did I include any relevant certifications, awards or projects?

ˆ Is my resume free of irrelevant personal information? ˆ Did I proofread for spelling and grammatical errors? ˆ Is the layout clean, professional, and easy to read? ˆ Have I saved the document in PDF format to preserve formatting? By following these guidelines and utilizing the checklist, you can create a polished and effective resume that stands out to potential employers.

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