Such details will be more pertinent if you haven't had much work experience, and it can prove a great ice-breaker for interview conversations. Don't put a salary history on your r sum because it can exclude you from a job you may be interested in. The topic will be discussed in an interview. Keep references on a separate sheet of paper because that gives you the option to include or exclude them. How the r sum looks is almost as critical as what's in it.
Most experts recommend a heavy white stock that scans well.
Spelling and grammatical errors will send your r sum straight to the trash heap. To avoid these, have several friends or colleagues proof it for you. And don't forget to read the r sum out loud to be sure the language sounds natural. Never exaggerate or lie. Doing so will undermine your self-confidence if you get to the interview stage, and if you get caught after getting hired, you risk getting fired, Ireland says.