Three Mistakes Not to Make When Drafting Your Resume

There is nothing easy about writing a resume. It doesn't matter if you are writing your own or if you are helping a friend write theirs, the entire process is stressful. Between the importance of the document and the sheer volume of information that you need to deal with it can make you vow to never switch jobs again,

The trick to writing an impressive resume is to know what mistakes you need to avoid making.

Personal Websites

Personal websites are becoming something that most of us now have. It is natural to think that you should include the address of your personal website on your resume. As of right now, you really shouldn't include this information on your resume. While we are on the topic you should also take a few minutes to make sure that your personal information is set up so that it can only be viewed by your friends and family members.

The only time it is okay to include the address for your personal website is if you have set up your website to be strictly professional.

Font Size

There are two common mistakes when people are trying to figure out what size fonts they should use for their resume. Don't try to use a giant font size in an attempt to make your resume stand out from all the others. This makes it look like you are trying to mask a lack of information.

On the other hand you shouldn't try to use a smaller font just so you can cram more information on a single page. Most people have a hard time treading small font and will discard the resume if they think it is too difficult to read. When you are typing your resume you should use Times New Roman and a 12 point font.

When you print your resume you should use a white paper and black ink.

Proofread

You would not believe the number of people who write incorrect information on their resumes. Most of these people don't even realize that they have done it. The best way to avoid mistake like this is to read your resume before you submit it so a potential employer. Make sure that you double check all of your facts.

If possible have someone else read over your resume. A different set of eyes is going to be more likely to catch typos and other mistakes that you might have made.