- Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Columns? Tables? Make sure it parses correctly
- One page
- Add Online Links (GitHub/LinkedIn/Personal Website)
- Add Location (general) and email, phone number is optional
- No Objective / Summary
- Short Bullets
- Quantify whenever possible
- Use Resume action words
- Accomplishment oriented
- Add GPA if 3.0+
- May add major GPA if it is higher than cumulative GPA (must specify)
- Projects
- Activities / Awards (try to stay relevant to applied position)
- Languages and Technologies
- No photos
- No graphics ("proficiency bars" for technical skills)
- Too many columns that will mess up the ATS