Your rsum is a vital part of the employment process. It provides potential employers with information about your educational and work history and other aspects of your background. Put the steps of creating a resume into the correct order. Rank the options below. Do not list references on your resume. Do not list the salary you wish to receive in a medical assisting position. Salary requirements should not be discussed until a job offer is received. If the ad you are answering requests that you include a required salary, it is best to state a range (no broader than $5,000 from lowest to highest point in the range for an annual salary). Print your resume on an 8.5- by 11-inch sheet of high-quality white, off-white, or gray bond paper. Carefully check your resume for spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors. Have someone else double-check your resume whenever possible.