| Name and Address |
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No |
| Your name stands out clearly (i.e., bold, larger font, caps)? |
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| Your address includes a zip code? |
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| Your phone number includes an area code? |
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| Your e-mail address is included (if relevant)? |
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| Approach |
| If you use an objective, is it clearly stated? |
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| Work experience and education are listed in reverse |
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| chronological order, (i.e., most recent listed first)? |
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| Margins at sides and bottom are at least one inch wide? |
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| You show accomplishments, not just a list of what you did? |
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| You chose an appropriate resume format (functional or chronological)? |
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| All items not relevant to your job objective have been edited out? |
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| Language |
| Your wording is clear and concise? |
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| The grammar and punctuation are correct and consistent throughout? |
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| There are no spelling errors? |
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| You avoided personal pronouns (I, me, my)? |
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| Sentences or phrases begin with action verbs? |
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| Layout |
| The resume fits comfortably on one page? |
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| You used bullets or boxes to highlight important information? |
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| Overall appearance invites the reader to look at it in more detail? |
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| Your strong "selling points" are clearly communicated? |
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| Presentation |
| Resume is laser printed on good quality paper? |
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| Resume demonstrates your ability to make a contribution? |
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| Feedback from several people confirms your resume is a good advertisement for your
qualifications? |
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| Electronic Formats |
| You've created a text only version for Internet use? |
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