The Resume Checklist

Written by: parisalexandra - Posted in: Job Articles

When it comes to job seeking, a well-written resume is your foot in the door. This document should highlight significant information about your skills, experiences and achievements.

The following is a checklist that analyzes your resume’s suitability to your job search needs:

Format:
•    Is it updated?
•    Does it include information about your current position?
•    Is it formatted properly and is visually attractive?
•    Is it on a standard size paper that allows for easy printing?

Writing Style:
•    Is the content grammatically correct with no spelling or typo errors?
•    Are the tenses consistent? (ie present tense for your current position and past tense for former positions held)
•    Did you use concise sentences and paragraphs?
•    Did you start your phrases with action verbs?
•    Did you avoid using the first person point of view (“I” or “me”)

Content:
•    Does it have your phone number and email address?
•    Does it have a general summary or an objective that lets the employer match the position with the kind of job you are looking for?
•    Is your work history laid out chronologically?
•    Does your work history show the title you held, the place of employment, the location of the employer and the dates covered by the employment?
•    Have you listed your achievements/accomplishments related to the job?
•    Does it show any progress in your career? (ie promotions or lateral transfers)

Also as a general reminder, if you intent to add a references section to your resume, you should call them beforehand to let them know that they should expect a call from potential employers or recruiters.

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