How much time will a recruiter typically spend on a resume review before deciding whether to put it in the \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno\u201d stack? Six seconds.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s a lot of pressure to put on a single piece of paper that basically determines if you\u2019re going to move forward in the job search process. So, to put it simply, you want your resume to be as perfect as humanly possible.<\/p>\n
Use this resume checklist to help you get a recruiter\u2019s attention. You\u2019ll know your resume is up to par if you can answer yes to the following questions:<\/p>\n
Does the resume look original and not based on a template?
\nIs the resume inviting to read, with clear sections and ample white space?
\nDoes the design look professional rather than like a simple typing job?
\nIs a career summary included so the reader immediately knows your value proposition?
\nIs the resume’s length and overall appearance appropriate given your career level and summary?<\/p>\n
Does the resume provide a visually pleasing, polished presentation?
\nIs the font appropriate for the career level and industry?
\nAre there design elements (bullets, bolding, and lines) to guide readers’ eyes through the document and highlight important content?
\nIs there a good balance between text and white space?
\nAre margins even on all sides?
\nAre design elements like spacing and font size used consistently throughout the document?
\nIf the resume is longer than a page, does the second page contain a heading? Is the page break formatted correctly?<\/p>\n
Are all resume sections clearly labeled?
\nAre sections placed in the best order to highlight your strongest credentials?
\nIs your work history listed in reverse chronological order (most recent job first)?<\/p>\n
Is the resume targeted to a specific career goal, as opposed to a one-size-fits-all document?
\nIf this is a resume for a career change, does it include supporting details that show how your past experience is relevant to the new job?<\/p>\n
Does the resume include a solid listing of your career accomplishments?
\nAre accomplishments quantified by using numbers, percentages, dollar amounts, or other concrete measures of success?
\nDo accomplishment statements begin with strong, varied action verbs?
\nAre your accomplishments separated from your responsibilities?<\/p>\n
Is the information relevant to hiring managers’ needs?
\nDoes your resume’s content support your career summary?
\nDid you include keywords, appropriate buzzwords, and industry acronyms?
\nIs applicable, additional information (awards and affiliations) included, and is personal information unrelated to the job (marital status, age, nationality) omitted?<\/p>\n
Did you avoid writing the resume in an implied first-person voice with personal pronouns (I, me, and my)?
\nIs the content flow logical and easy to understand?
\nIs the resume as perfect as possible, with no careless typos or spelling, grammar, or syntax errors?<\/p>\n
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