Make It Scannable

Good electronic resumes offer "scannable" content — formatted in a way that can be correctly read and searched by an online system.

• Use bullet points instead of paragraphs.
• Describe what you have done and what skills, tools or technologies you used.
• List your major accomplishments and their impact/results.

Create a Personal 'Snapshot'

Your resume should give a recruiter a good, quick snapshot of your skill set. Most recruiters read hundreds of electronic resumes each week. They look for resumes that outline specific experience in a clear and chronological format.

• Use simple formatting.
• Tell what you did, where you did it and the dates.
• Tailor your resume for the specific job to which you are applying.

Do's and Don'ts

Do check for typos and grammatical errors, in addition to using spell check.

• Do have trusted colleagues review it for readability.
• Don't exaggerate on your resume.
• Do highlight specific accomplishments and achievements as they apply to the position you are seeking.