Issue link: http://cp.revolio.com/i/142672
compose your resume over a few days so you can close the document and view it later with fresh eyes. Tell an honest story in your resume. Don't overstate, stretch the truth, or fabricate even one word. A Pleasing presentaTion The reader spends about one minute scanning your resume and will disconnect from reading it if the eye and brain become bored, or worse, unimpressed. Many details can throw the reader's focus off of your presentation. If your resume is too long or can't be read easily, chances are it won't be read even for one minute. The worst offenses are delivering a resume that is too difficult to read because the font size is too small or it uses italics or bold fonts too often. Use your critical eye to review your resume. Is there enough white space? Are the design elements professional and consistent? Are there periods after each sentence? Is each heading bolded or capitalized? Is the length appropriate to your career? Two pages maximum covering the last 10–12 years of work is the norm; employers consider anything older as stale. Other offenses include using the wrong verb tense, too many long sentences, being verbose, using too many subjective comments, and not having enough facts. Detailed Accomplishments Don't use a template for your resume. Use your own simple and