Resume Checklist [Infographic]

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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.

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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
Email
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