Resume Tips
Your resume is a critical document and one that must be prepared with care. Below are tips to keep in mind.
- Bold and enlarge your name at the top.
- Keep the sections lined up and consistent.
- Use an Arial or Times New Roman font (or similar).
- Font size shouldn't be smaller than 11pt or larger than 12pt, except for your Name and Headings.
- Do not include pronouns such as "I".
- Indicate your most recent experience/education first.
- If you have had a number of short term assignments, indicate that the positions were contract in nature.
- Be sure to include contact information (eg. Name, address, phone number, email).
- Two-page resume: be sure to fill the second page at least halfway down the page.
- Place "Continued" at the bottom of page one, and your name and "Page 2" at the top of page two.
- Use graphics sparingly unless you are in a creative field. It is safe to use a border and shading.
- Use white or off-white paper.
- Use 8-1/2- x 11-inch paper.
- Print on one side of the paper.
- Choose one typeface and stick to it.
- Avoid italics, script, and underlined words.
- Proofread, proofread, and proofread again!
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Human Resources Contacts
For Montréal and Québec:
Carole Fournier
Montréal
514.847.4972
cfournier@ogilvyrenault.com
For Toronto, Ottawa and London:
Barbara Greene
Toronto
416.216.2314
bgreene@ogilvyrenault.com
