Wtf is a resume? lol

“Resume” is the American English word used for the Latin expression “curriculum vitae”, which is a brief written account of one’s past history, used when applying for a job.

In the American English usage, the term “curriculum vitae” is reserved for longer resumes, used in the medical and academic fields, which generally include not only experience and education but also publications, certifications, courses taught, presentations, awards and honors and professional associations.

The resume, also called “job resume”, is the first impression that a prospective employer has of you, making it not only the initial, but also the most crucial step you take in your job search.

A resume is your personal marketing tool, and you have to use it properly.
Think always of your resume as a selling tool that outlines your skills and experiences so that an employer can see, at a glance, how you can contribute to the company.

Regardless of which resume style you choose to use, it should always be formatted in a specific way. Proper formatting ensures that your accomplishment will be noticed instead of the font. By following the guidelines below, you’ll be helping yourself polish your resume so that it makes a strong first impression.

Format your resume. Some guidelines to follow when formatting your resume: 

Set your margins to 1” all the way around.

Use a standard font such as Arial or Times New Roman.

Use font size 16 for your name, 14 for section headings, and 12 for all other text.

Use bold font for your name and section headings.

Use plenty of white space (blank lines). The proper use of white space will make your resume easy to scan quickly and much easier to read.

Always use white paper and black font.

Create your heading. The heading of your resume should include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. Your name should be in 16-point bold type, and the rest of the heading in regular 12-point font. You may either center the information, or justify it to the left or right of the page.

Spell check and proofread your resume. This step cannot be overemphasized. Proofread your resume several times. Have someone else proofread it. Then, have another person further removed from you read it. Spelling and grammar errors in a resume will get it discarded regardless of your skills and experience. Some things to look for when proofreading are: 

Spelling mistakes

Grammatical errors

Incorrect contact information

Typos

Misuse of the apostrophe, plurals, and possessives

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