Resume Checklist

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Resume Checklist

HAVE YOU...
  • Emphasized your assest, shown how your skills meet the employer's need?

  • Been truthful, clear, and concise?

  • Said what you want to say?

  • Used action verbs to create confidence in your ability to get things done and to solve problems?

  • Outlined work history, education, and references in one page? (Never more than two pages)

  • Written your resume in a business-like way?

  • Proofed for typing, grammatical, and spelling errors?

  • Rewritten it several time?

  • Printed your resume on high quality paper for a professional look?
DOES IT...
  • Look professional?

  • Convey your abilities and assets?

  • Introduce you and make the interviewer want to know more?

  • Contain only relevant information (never include information such as height, weight, sex, health, hobbies, etc.)