Resume Checklist
(T= Traditional Resume, F= Federal Resume)
- One-page in length (T)
- Tailored to the position for which you are applying (T) (F)
- Visually appealing, well-organized and easy to read (T) (F)
- One font, margins no less than .5 and no more than 1 inch around (T)
- Checked for proper spelling, grammar and punctuation (T) (F)
- Printed on resume quality, neutral-colored paper (T)
- Uses strong action verbs and power words (T) (F)
- Current – updated every semester (T) (F)
- Avoid the words “Duties included…” and “Responsible for…” just say it! (T)
- Use numbers, such as percentages or amounts of money to show scope and impact (T) (F)
- Has been reviewed by at least one of the Career Counselors (T) (F)
- Avoid personal pronouns like “I” or “my” (T) (F)
- Use correct state abbreviations (i.e. AL, GA, MS)
