Use the language of the industry you aspire to work in. Check out the job description or ad or call a friend in the field, Popovich said. Write short paragraphs. Complete sentences are not necessary on a resume. Don't assume one resume version is enough.
Tailor resumes to fit particular jobs.
Use white, cream or gray paper of high quality with matching full-size envelopes. Type addresses and never fold resumes. Recruiters prefer wrinkle-free sheets these days, Fox said. Can the cute stuff like clip art and fancy type. Times New Roman is considered a standard font.