No, never! Use a paper clip instead
In order to staple a resume, you need to make sure that you make it easy to flip through. Staple on the left top corner of the pages.
NO DO NOT USE PAPER CLIPS ON A RESUME Paper the interviewer will not even look at it staple it
"What is a staple used for?"
A resume should be turned in when applying for a job. A resume can also be turned in at the beginning of an interview.
The key is to not make it difficult for the poor secretary who is opening resume's. Staples, plastic covers, odd-sized paper, are all just a bother and may earn your resume a trip to the dustbin.
If you are submitting a resume in paper format, it will generally be done at the point of the interview. If you have a 2-page resume, it is best to staple the document in the left hand corner to ensure that the pages remain together. You should also have your name and contact information at the top of the second page.
I filled out a resume for acting when I was 12, now I'm 13. You don't have to go to any professional place like you do for your headshot, just go to Microsoft word or something. If it is for acting you put your pic on one side, staple your resume to the back. At the top it should say your name under it should say your hair color, eye color, weight and height. If it is for acting, it should show what TV shows or theatre work you have done, under that is where you trained (if you trained at all) and then at the bottom should be special talents. If it is a buisness resume, I don't know.
Staple.
The USCA.edu resume tips page linked to the right says, "Don't staple your resume (if more than one page) or staple your cover letter to the resume."AnswerNEVER STAPLE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY ASKED TO DO SO! The reason you should never staple your resume is that is not professional. Multiple papers get stapled by teachers so kiddies don't loose em'. Plus, it's hard to forward copies to any other people in the hiring process if you have to separate the pages to copy them- which most do by pulling them apart, thus ripping your resume, and causing a jam with the top loading document feeder on most copy machines.
A resumes sole purpose is to get you in the door for a face-to-face interview. you usually get 15-20 seconds of someone scanning your resume - not a lot of time to make a first impression so your resume better be easy to read, clear and concise You need to focus on your achievements and responsibilities vs just listing your duties and responsibiltieis -- anyone can do that. What did you do better, faster, more efficiently that everyone else that is applying for the same job? Resumes can also give a brief look on your work experience, skills as well as your personality and achievements. If you are making a resume make sure that you keep it short and simple, not too flashy.
Staple 1 picture and enclose the other in the envelope: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_4426.html
People with the initals DG should definitely not staple documents of more than 2 pages. Ever. Let's leave it at that.