What are the absolute, unbreakable rules of resume writing?
• No typos or misspellings. • Do not lie. Almost every rule you have ever heard can be broken if you have a compelling reason. What about “breakable rules” of resume writing? Many of the breakable rules of resume relate to the length a resume should be; all breakable rules are covered in other parts of this FAQ. Do I need more than one version of my resume? Most likely, yes. • You may need more than one organizational format for your resume. See table below for the most common organizational formats. • You may need more than one delivery format for your resume. See table below for the most common delivery formats. • In additional to a possible range of organizational and delivery formats, you will probably want to customize each resume you send — at least to some extent — to the job you’re applying for. Use our Cover Letter and Resume Customization Worksheet to help you customize.
