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Accountant Resume Tips

Proofread every section of your resume. There should be NO mistakes.
Your resume should tell a story. What is the most fascinating part about you as a candidate? Your work experience? Education? Leadership roles? Put them in order from top to bottom based on the ones you are most proud of.
You want to be as well-rounded as possible. Include community service events you've participated in and competitions you've won. Once they see you're educated, they're on to something else that will catch their eye.
Avoid white space. While you shouldn't cram your resume with irrelevant information, try to avoid white space and fill up the page without making it look cramped.
Never let your resume exceed one page. Unless you have 4+ years of accounting experience, let's be concise and only keep what's relevant. Your high school education and job is irrelevant.
Include a sentence about when you plan to complete the CPA or other certifications.

Don't include references unless they are asked for. Most companies never call references, especially for entry-level participants.
Most recruiters like to see your overall GPA and your Accounting GPA. If possible, include both. If one is much higher than the other, ONLY include the higher GPA.
Be prepared to share your transcript. While I would never recommend attaching your transcript to your resume, have it ready when the recruiters ask.
Use weighted paper. There is no better way to have your resume stand out than by having it on paper that's a little heavier and a slightly different color. Keep to white, beige, and grey tones. No pink, green or other crazy colors. Also, don't spritiz your perfume on your resume - Legally Blonde was just a movie!
Here are basic sections you can use when writing your resume: Work Experience, Education, Leadership Experience, Community Service, Skills & Certifications. You don't need to use them all; it depends on your experience and skills what will make the most sense.