Not exact matches
Whether you
utilize bullet points, (short) paragraphs, or a combination of the two when formatting your resume comes down to two things: 1) how much information is being communicated within the description, and 2) what method will enable the
reader to easily scan through the
document?
A combination resume
utilizes the first 1 / 3rd of the
document to engage the
reader by showcasing your main selling points (similar to a functional resume), then uses the lower part of the resume to present a high - impact summary of your professional experience (just like a reverse - chronological resume).
If your format is bad — bullets are not consistent, sentences are not aligned, or different fonts are
utilized throughout the
document — the
reader will instantly have a negative reaction.
The
document utilizes adequate white space, numerous bullet points, an attractive font, and strong action words to grab
readers» attention.