• by Beverly Weinstein , June 17, 2010

Job opportunities in the media business are looking up. The Internet is booming, the TV upfront is on fire, and the slump seems to be over for magazines, radio and local TV. If you've been thinking about a job change, this is a great time to start searching. But while you may be ready, is your resume?

Here are my top 10 resume do's and don'ts.

1. DO focus on accomplishments and achievements, not just job responsibilities.

2. DO include numbers and brand names. Specifics always catch a reader's eye faster than general statements.

3. DON'T just add on to an old resume. Edit your previous positions. A job you had 10 years ago shouldn't command the same amount of space as your current role.

4. DO check out resume formats. There are lots of examples online, including at career sites, that show you how to format in order to highlight important key words.

5. DO make sure your resume is easy to read. There should be ample white space, bolding where applicable and bullet points.

6. DON'T go past two pages. And if you're more junior, keep it to one.

7. DO indicate the total number of years you've been at a company -- even if you've had several jobs there. One way to handle this is to list dates in parentheses beside each different title/role at the same company. The full employment time should be listed adjacent to the company name.

8. DON'T sacrifice appearance and readability by cramming in too much information. Consider editing down information rather than opening the margins. This is especially true when it comes to early job experience.

9. DON'T list "References provided upon request." Everyone knows that already.

10. DO list any additional training and interesting or offbeat extracurricular activities or hobbies. While you may not want to list a regular Friday night poker game, you do want to note you ran and completed a 10k race.