Resume Writing Checklist
Building your resume communicates your qualifications and your brand—who you are and what makes you unique to employers. More importantly, the purpose of a strategically targeted, polished resume is to get you an interview.
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Your name should be enlarged and in an easy-to read font, at the top of the page. |
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Near your name include your current contact information such as phone number, email address, and city/state/zip code. |
Professional Summary
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This section should be four to five lines of unbroken text; consisting of your important professional achievements and skills. |
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The text details your ability to do and excel at the position that you are applying for. |
Education
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List highest level of education, including degree(s) and majors to accurately match your transcript. |
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Do not include high school diploma if currently enrolled in college and taking classes or have taken classes. |
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Include institution name, location, and city/state. |
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State overall GPA if 3.0 or higher. |
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Optional: Use up-to five position-relevant course titles, as they appear on your transript (not by course number). |
Experience
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List experience in order from most recent to least recent. |
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Include non-paid roles such as internships, volunteer work, and projects; if relevant to job you are applying for. |
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Provide complete information for each experience; organization name, location, start and end dates and position title. |
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Use achievement language such as: directed, coached, developed, negotiated, oversaw, generated, designed. |
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Use quantifying information when appropriate such as “oversaw a 37% growth in new client acquisition”. |
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Adjust your descriptions with relevant keywords. |
Skills
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List relevant skills that correlate with the position that you are applying for. |
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Avoid using commonly used skills such as team oriented, leadership skills, and great communication. |
Awards, Honors, and Activities
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Provide name of relevant professional, community, or campus organizations and position(s) held - include dates. |
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Exclude high school activities and awards, if not a first-semester college student. |
Format and Proofreading
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Stick to a simple template. |
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Get someone to proofread your resume often for grammatical errors. |
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Use appropriate verb tense. |
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Opt for bullet-points over complete sentences. Do not use periods. |
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Use a font style and size that is easy-to-read and consistent throughout the resume. |
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Make sure the resume length is appropriate for your level of experience (one page is preferred). |
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Do not use the phrase “References available upon request.” |
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