I've been surfing around, looking at journalists' résumés for a workshop I'm doing tonight with the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

One of the lousy examples I'll use in this "The Résumé Doctor" schtick comes from a service that posted what it called a sample résumé for a journalist. Wordy, no concept of Associated Press style -- you get the idea.

Rather than pay money to have a generic company make you look like a dope, ask a fellow journalist to help you look smart. Or at least consult the stylebook.

One gem I have to pass along: Someone's objective line says, "To obtain a position in the field of print or broadcast journalism. Plan B could be any clerical support positions." I hear that.