HELOISE: First page of resume should be fact-filled

Dear Heloise: As a longtime resume writer, I take issue with your advice that “Typically, a resume should be limited to one page, but this can vary.” (The original column was about suggestions for people entering the job market for the first time. Heloise)

We never expect an employer to read the entire document, no matter how long it is, and many people with several years of experience will benefit from pushing some items to a second page. You should keep the most important information on the first page as much as possible, and also draw the eye to areas of importance, such as showing achievements and results in bold or indented. Making a resume fit on one page does not allow for the kind of “marketing” that the document should provide on behalf of its owner!

L.E. Kidder, Houston

Thank you for this good advice for people who have years of work experience, but for people who are just starting out, one page probably is sufficient.

Readers, input? Employers, your opinion? I’ll print as many comments as possible.

Heloise

Dear Heloise: I would like to comment on addresses for funerals. After going through and reading all the nice cards for a funeral, you really appreciate when the card has an address label or address inside the card. Also, in the book that is signed at the wake or funeral, please put your full address.

The secretary at our funeral home said she always asks people to put their full name and address, and the response from some people is, “They know where I live.” Sure, we know where they live, but we don’t know their address.

GiGi from Minnesota

Dear Heloise: I make weekly long-distance trips, and every week on the way home I see at least two cars with only running lights on, even though it is dark. People need to remember that running lights do not give you rear lighting, and at night other cars see only brake lights and somewhat dimmer headlights.

Lorrie M., via email

Dear Heloise: You remarked that children away at college may need prescriptions refilled, so a doctor faxes the prescription to a local pharmacy.

I have found that most large chain pharmacies will transfer prescriptions from one store to another. A friend who visits has done this many times.

Bob Smith from California

Bob, it’s good to remind folks that most national chains will refill a valid prescription if it is in their computer system.

Heloise

Dear Heloise: I used my sterling flatware every day, and then discovered my husband using it to pry open a jar. That was that!

Nan Evans, via email

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