RESUME CHECKLIST

APPEARANCE

___ Did you get another person to proofread your resume for spelling errors, missing words and proper grammar?

___ Is your use of white space and the overall appearance of your resume uncluttered and visually appealing?

___ Did the style of your resume (headings, indentations, underlinings, etc.) remain consistent?

___ Does your resume have at least one inch margins on all sides of the page?

___ Did you get your resume printed on high quality paper of a light, neutral color?

___ Considering your experience and education, is the length of your resume appropriate?

___ Did you read and re-read each statement to make sure it is concise, action-oriented and credible?

___ Are all statement written to express the benefits you can offer a prospective employer?

___ Did you quantify statements that might at first seem unbelievable? Are your statements convincing?

___ Did you use short, punchy sentences with action-oriented words?

___ If you decided to include an objective, is it clear and concise?

___ Did you delete all irrelevant information that might make a prospective employer stop reading?

___ Does your education section highlight your academic background without going into too much detail?

___ Did you include a current address and telephone number where employers can reach you?

___ Does the overall effect of your resume reflect a positive image of you and your skills and abilities?