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Use the numerical form from 10 -999,999 Lay out resume so that a job description or a sentence on the first page does not run over to the second Proof read final product for correct spelling, punctuation, grammatical, and typological errors. Have independent, "critical" person proof read for errors you may have missed Omit information or dates that may be used to screen you out Resume Do Nots Do not use italics, dashes, or underlining to emphasize items and make them stand out. They confuse scanners and electronic mail attachments Do not use abbreviations. Use professional and technical information when it is relevant Do not use odd-sized, bordered, or colored paper- any thing that may be considered eccentric Do not include your picture with your resume Do not list references, reserve them for interview or follow up activities Do not include personal data, marital status, number of children, or "excellent health" Do not devote more space to earlier jobs that more recent employment. 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