Rules to follow for resume design:

1. A resume is one page.
   This may require you to shorten job descriptions, eliminate courses taken, or even not list jobs from many years ago.
2. A resume does not contain too much detail.
   Too much detail will eliminate part of the need for an interview. The saying "leave them wanting more" applies with modification here--"leave them wanting to know more about you."
3. Everything on a resume must be truthful.
   Be honest on your job titles as well as your job descriptions. Do not try to make the job sound better than it was/is. If you do, then the person reading the resume will have to translate your fancy job description to find out what you really did.
4. You must be willing and able to discuss everything on your resume.
   If there are jobs you don't want to discuss in an interview, then do not put them on your resume. Also, the items on your resume are part of what will get you an interview. Therefore, you should be able to expand on each item to give more detail. Keep in mind that if they ask you to fill out an application or give a job history you must include all jobs, even the ones you don't want to discuss.
5. You must be able to account for all time periods absent on your resume.
   If you opt to eliminate a job you don't want to discuss in an interview you may still be asked to account for that time. The same is true if you simply sat on your behind for a long period of time. Be prepared to answer the question "what did you do during this period?".
6. References should not appear on your resume.
   Do not actually list your references on the resume itself. This takes away space from other more important items. The line "References Available Upon Request" should appear at the bottom of your resume.

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