Job Search Guide: MARKET YOURSELF
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RÉSUMÉ WRITING It is estimated that, on average, an employer spends between six to fifteen seconds evaluating a résumé during their first review of a document. Decidedly, this is not much time to get through one page, much less seven. For individuals with less than 10 years of experience and no advanced degree, a résumé should be one page. As with any rule, there are exceptions. Nursing majors, for example, typically have two page résumés due to their large amounts of clinical and preceptorship hours. There is no set of rules for résumé writing, and the information included in your résumé will depend on your unique make up of experiences and skills. Additionally, the content will vary based on the type of position for which you are applying. In fact, every résumé that is sent out should be created and modified for the singular position to which you are presently applying. Though it may be a large investment of your time, the ultimate payoff (i.e. getting a job) is worth the effort.
BASIC FORMATTING Margins 0.75 inch – 1 inch Font 11-12pt Traditional/Non-Ornamental, e.g. Arial, Times New Roman, Garamond Printing 8.5 inch X 11 inch résumé paper Text Color Black Length 1 page (for individuals with a bachelor’s degree and/or less than 10 years of experience) To view sample résumé formats and receive 24/7 résumé reviews with immediate feedback, visit aub.ie/resume.
DID YOU KNOW? − Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are used by over 85% of employers to screen resumes which may result in your resume never being seen by those hiring. Use these suggestions and Quinncia to avoid common errors that may prevent you from getting hired. ©2021 University Career Center
