Before submitting your resume onto whatever the site it is. Shall we make out if you have avoided 7 resume problems XD
ATS 📷
Does summary as well as accomplishment statement begin with strong, varied action verbs?Is the content flow logical and easy to understand?Does your resume include relevant keywords to your past experience and desired position?Does the content include appropriate buzzwords, and industry acronyms relevant to your position?
Style📷
Did you avoid writing the resume in an implied first-person voice with personal pronouns (I, me, my, our, we, etc)?Is the resume as perfect as possible, with no careless typos or spelling, grammar, or syntax errors?Does a resume provide a visually pleasing, polished presentation?Given your career level are the resume length and overall appearance appropriate?
Section📷
Are all resume sections clearly named and formatted?Are sections placed in the chronological of functional order to highlight your strongest credentials?Does a resume highlight your skill set and core competencies?Is your work history listed in reverse chronological order (most recent job first)?
Goals📷
Is the resume targeted to a specific career goal, as opposed to a one-size-fits-all document?Is a career summary included so the reader immediately knows your value proposition?Do you highlight your professional goals and a reason why are you looking for a new job in a resume?If this is a resume for a career change, does it include supporting details that show how your past experience is relevant to the new job?
Accomplishments 📷
Does the resume include a solid listing of your career accomplishments?Are accomplishments quantified by using numbers, percentages, dollar amounts, or other concrete measures of success?Do accomplishment statements begin with strong, varied action verbs?Are your accomplishments separated from your responsibilities?
Relevance 📷
Is the information relevant to hiring managers' needs?Does resume content support your career summary?Did you include keywords, appropriate buzzwords, and industry acronyms?Is applicable, additional information (awards and affiliations) included, and is personal information unrelated to the job (marital status, age, nationality) omitted?
Contact Info
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Is the resume inviting to read, with clear sections and ample white space?Is there a good balance between text and white space?Are margins even on all sides?Is contact information included (email, phone, name, etc)
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