Aureus Group

The following resources may be helpful to you as you begin your career search with us. The more prepared you are for the process, the better we’re able to market you to the many companies with available positions.

Professional Tips for Your Job Search

Resume Tips

This is your opportunity to sell yourself! It should serve as the "advertisement" that entices the "buyer" (the hiring official) to examine and evaluate the product (you).

Your resume should include only information related to your career goals. Remember, the purpose of the resume is to display your qualifications and what you have to offer in order to get an interview. The interview is the time to get all the details out.

Construct your resume in a clear, concise format.

• Condense your resume to one page, two at the very most.
• Set your margins at approximately 1 to 1.5 inches.
• Include your name, address, phone number, and email address at the top of your resume. If you are planning to move in the near future, state this in your cover letter and include alternate contact information.

Begin your resume by defining what you have to offer.

• Make a strong start by summarizing your skills. Don’t begin with a career statement. This approach provides some opening sizzle and explains what you have to offer the employer, rather than what the employer can do for you.

List your Work History or Professional Experience.

• Starting with your current or most recent position, list your job experience chronologically.
• Take every opportunity to emphasize your skills and accomplishments. This is your time to shine!

Summarize your Education at the end of the resume.

• List your highest degree first, followed by lesser degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework.
• List any honors you received or honor societies you belong to.
• If you currently belong to any professional organizations, include these at the end of your resume, but only if they are relevant and enhance your profile. If you held a position in any of these organizations, include the position title.

Finish with ‘References available upon request’.

• This is optional. As you progress in your interview and qualification process with a company, they will usually ask for references. You can provide the specifics then.

Don’t forget to check the spelling and grammar of your resume!

• Run Spell Check on the document before you print.
• Ask at least one qualified individual to read your finished product as an objective critique. They should look at the overall content and search for typos and grammatical problems.

Pay attention to the printing.

• Print your resume on white or off-white paper.
• Use a single conservative font such as Times New Roman or Arial.
• Avoid small or very large print. Stick to between 10 and 12 point type.
• Keep your type size consistent. Use bold lettering and italics sparingly, so they do not lose their impact.
• Make sure that the paper you are using is clean, crisp, and without blemishes. The resume represents you – and you wouldn’t show up to the interview in wrinkled, soiled clothing!