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 Revised: October 26, 2005

Is your résumé...

  • Easy to read with an organized layout, an easy to read typeface, adequate white space, and bulleted lists?
  • Free from grammatical and spelling errors?
  • One to three pages long?
  • If traditional:  Professional printed on heavy light colored paper.  Loaded with action words (verbs)?   Action Verbs
  • If e-resume:  Computer friendly with appropriate searchable keywords.  Written in plain text unless employer requests otherwise?

Does your résumé...

  • Target a specific occupation?
  • Stress appropriate skills and accomplishments for the job?
  • Weed out all negative information?
  • Prove your qualifications using examples and results?
  • Show how you can benefit the employers?
  • Feature education and training if related to the targeted job?
 
 
 

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