University:
Boston University
Course:
QST SM 101 | Introduction to Management
Academic year:

2021
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129

Pages:

1
Author:

Scalonkts2

Resume Checklist Before sending out your resume, always double (and triple) check to make sure everything is accurate, true, grammatical, spelled correctly, and the best representation of you for that company. Use this checklist to make sure you have the basic components of a good application. FORMATTING & LAYOUT My resume is one page long. My name is at the top, big, bold, and clear. My text is between size 10-12. My text is legible in a readable font. My margins are between 1/2" and 1". The spacing between sections and lines is consistent. My resume is organized and easy to read. I've separated "Related" experience from "additional" experience. The most important information/sections are towards the top of the page. All entries within each section are in reverse chronological order. WRITING & EDITING Everything is spelled correctly. Industry specific words are spelled correctly according to each company's preferences. (Is Communication supposed to have an "s" there?) Everything is in the active voice. I use strong action verbs. My writing is clear and illustrative. I use short sentences primarily. I use past tense when writing about any former employment and present tense for anything ongoing. I write to my audience (i.e. the hiring manager). My writing is confident in a professional tone. My resume is skimmable - you can discern my experience in 30 seconds or less. CONTENT I include my current phone number and email address. The skills and experience I present match the employer's requirements. I omit information and positions not related to my application. I specify and elaborate my information. I anticipate and answer potential questions. I show accomplishments and results, not just tasks. Everything included is a true and positive representation of me. All dates and locations are accurate.