Do’s and Don’ts in your Resume

• Sell yourself – first and foremost.
• Customize your resume for each job application (based on domain)
• Use keywords selected with your prospective employer in mind (based on the Job description, the keywords like Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Core Java etc)
• Be sure you can back up what you say (pumping up is fine but within the bounds of integrity – Do not mention that you are building framework if you are less than 3-4 years of experience).
• Tighten up sentences where you can. Space is at a premium.
• Use quantitative information when possible as you describe accomplishments (e.g., 400 test scripts developed over 18 months).
• Look at everything you’ve written in your resume (you can make copy – paste error) and add action verbs wherever possible.
• Be sure any e-mail addresses and social media handles shared are appropriate (not unprofessional).

DON’T

• List everything you’ve ever done. It’s better to leave an employer a little curious and more apt to interview you.
• Include salary information. It is appropriate for you to provide this information only when asked.
• Include references. Provide them when requested, and be sure your references know that an inquiry is on the way.
• Include every single piece of information about yourself – this is not your resume’s job. If the employer wants to know more about you, they’ll ask you for an interview.
• Make your resume run for pages with projects and responsibilities duplication