WHAT'S INCLUDED IN A RESUME

Resume SHOULD include the following

• Your name, address, and telephone number
• Description of your work history
• Description of your educational background
• Academic honors
• Professional licenses
• Publications
• Membership in professional organizations

Resume MUST NEVER include the following

• Reasons for leaving past jobs
• Past salaries or present salary requirements
• A photograph of yourself
• Names of spouse or children
• Names and address of references

Resume MAY or MAY NOT include the following

• Job objective or career goal
• Brief personal history
• Capsule description of work history
• Hobby information
• Willingness to travel or relocate
• Military service or draft status
• Statement of health
• Personal data: marital status, number of children, age, height, weight