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Resume Checklist

Make sure your resume includes all the essential elements

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Contact Information

Full name is clearly displayed at the top Professional email address included Phone number included Location (city, state/country) included LinkedIn profile or professional portfolio link (if applicable)

Professional Summary

Concise summary (2-4 sentences) present Highlights relevant experience and expertise Tailored to target position

Work Experience

Listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first) Each position includes company name, job title, and dates Bullet points start with strong action verbs Includes measurable achievements and results Relevant responsibilities highlighted for each role

Education

Degree type and major/field of study listed Institution name and location included Graduation date or expected graduation date Relevant coursework, honors, or GPA (if impressive and recent)

Skills

Includes relevant technical skills for the position Lists important soft skills Skills are organized and easy to scan Only includes skills you actually possess

Formatting & Presentation

Consistent font type and size throughout Adequate white space and margins Clear section headings Professional and clean design Fits on 1-2 pages (depending on experience level)

Final Checks

No spelling or grammatical errors Consistent verb tenses (past for previous jobs, present for current) File saved as PDF to preserve formatting File named professionally (e.g., "YourName_Resume.pdf") Had someone else review it for feedback

Note: This checklist helps ensure your resume includes essential elements. Having all items checked does not guarantee job offers, but it improves your chances of getting noticed by employers and applicant tracking systems (ATS).

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