Here's your opportunity to learn from the mistakes of others and benefit from the knowledge of successful recruiters.

Check your resume’ against this list of suggestions to see how it measures up.

Resume’ Design	Choose a font for your text that is at least 11 point. Do not use script or other fancy type. Standard "block" letters are best.
Your Email Address	Use your personal (not your work) email address. Be careful about using an address that's too personal! We've seen emails with ihot4u@aol.com and yourbubba2@yahoo.com – neither of these make a good first impression.
Career Profile or Summary	Hit the high points of your career and/or training – points that are relative or applicable to the position you seek. Limit this section to five lines or less – this should be a summary. Likewise, it is best to customize this section taking into account the specific job you are seeking.
Objective	Be as specific as you can about what you are looking for. If there is a specific job title you want, include it in the objective (Loan Operations Specialist, Chief Financial Officer, Consumer Lender, Mortgage Banker). Write the objective with the hiring company in mind - emphasize what you can do for the company not what you are looking for from the company. It is best to customize this section for each job you apply for.
Company-Specific Jargon and Acronymns	Don’t use your company’s code language. Always use generic terms to describe yourself and your accomplishments. For example, if Commercial Bankers are called Financial Sales Specialists at your institution, yet only internal employees konw that, use a more generic functional title that is easy to understand. Likewise, if you won the "Top Gun" award for three quarters in a row – yet no one outside of your company knows what the "Top Gun" award is – explain it. Say that you earned the company’s award for top sales three quarters in a row.
Personal Information	Do not mention salary, gender, race, age, or religion.
Customize the Resume’ to the Position	Tailor your resume for the specific position you are interested in. Don’t make your resume too generic – change your resume to highlight your skills, experience, etc. that make up the position you are considering. Use any key words and phrases that are in a job description if you have one - it could make you look like you are the "perfect fit" for the position.
Positions Held	Be specific about the job you held; identify the city in which you worked; if you supervised employees, describe how many people and what positions they held.
Dates	Always includes dates of employment with each position. There is no need to include your college or high school graduation year.
Education	Specify what degree or certification you achieved.  Don't list a college you attended briefly and hope the hiring manager will assume you graduated.