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Resume Checklist for Jobseekers
Jobseekers always want to put their feet forward in order to impress their potential employers so that they can increase their chances of securing a place in the institution of their choice. To be able to do this, they need to make their first impression count. A resume provides them with a perfect opportunity of introducing themselves to the potential employer. That explains why a lot of jobseekers tend to put a lot of effort when it comes to crafting their resumes. You can never afford to go wrong with your resume because your entire career may just be dependent on that piece of paper.
A resume writing checklist is something that can help you when drafting your resume. This particular one which was prepared by EssayMama contains all the relevant information of how best to write a resume that can almost guarantee you a job position. As a jobseeker, you need to be well aware of all the requirements of a resume. These simple things are the ones that usually make the difference during the recruitment process.
Therefore, it is very important to do your research and find out what you need to include in your resume before you start writing. You need to find relevant information with regards to the exact number of pages that your resume needs to fit which in most cases is give as a one or two page document. Your resume also needs to be creatively written and appealing to the eye so that it can appeal to the eye and attract readership. These together with the items that have been included in our checklist will help you to be in a better position of writing a killer resume that can be used anywhere in the world. Check out the infographic below.
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RESUME CHECKLIST
1. CONTACT INFO
- Full Name
- Address (street name, city, state, zip code)
- Phone
- Personal photo (optional)
! Do not use your nickname (Mike «Big Boss» Smith is not appropriate)
! Make sure your email is professional enough ([email protected], really?)
2. HEADLINE
- Write a statement about who you are and what you offer
- Make it concrete
- Add a ’30-second elevator pitch’ *
! You may not optionally add:
- Brand statement
- Objective
- Profile
* The pitch should last as long as a typical elevator ride, or about 30 seconds, and summarize who you are, what you do, and why you’d be a perfect candidate
3. EXPERIENCE
- The companies you worked for
- Dates of employment
- Positions you held
- Responsibilities and achievements
! Write in reverse chronological resume format
! Focus on the past 10-15 years
! Do not include salary history
4. EDUCATION
- Colleges you attended
- Degrees you attained
- Special awards and honors you earned
! High school should be removed if you attended college
! Degree listed first, college/university second
! Graduation date listed, even if you have not graduated yet
5. SKILLS
! Choose and include skills related to the position you are applying for
- Accurate
- Adaptable
- Alert
- Ambitious
- Amiable
- Analytical
- Articulate
- Assertive
- Attentive
- Broad-minded
- Businesslike
- Capable
- Careful
- Competent
- Confident
- Conscientious
- Consistent
- Cooperative
- Dedicated
- Dependable
- Determined
- Efficient
- Energetic
- Enterprising
- Flexible
- Hardworking
- Honest
- Industrious
- Innovative
- Motivated
- Optimistic
- Organized
- Patient
- People-oriented
- Practical
- Responsible
6. ‘EXTRAS’
- Licenses
- Publications
- Professional Affiliations
- Awards and Recognition
- Portfolio
- Social Media profiles
! Add Social Media connections only if you have professional accounts:
- Google+
7. FORMATTING
- No more than 1-2 pages
- Times Roman/other Serif font, 10-12 point size
- No more than 2 fonts/sizes
- Bullet points for lists
- Prepare your resume in .doc, .docx, .pdf format
! Add the keywords for the Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
! Do not write in all caps
! Do not use word art, clipart, or colored backgrounds
8. GRAMMAR
- Use action verbs
- Avoid jargon and slang words
- Spell out numbers from 1 to 9
- Proofread your resume
! Check your own name spelling.
This is not a case of ‘Stephanie’ being spelled ‘Stefany’. This is a case of ‘Angela’ being spelled ‘Bnglae’.
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