Resume Checklist

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RESUME CHECKLIST
Name/Date:
FONT SIZE/STYLE: at least 11.5 / Arial, Calibri
GRAMMAR: corrected any spelling or punctuation errors; omitted
pro-nouns (ex. I am, I did, he/she did); omitted periods with bullet
points; bullet items begin with capitalized verbs
FORMATTING: all text is left aligned, dates are right aligned
2x larger
CONTACT INFO: name is bold and at least
than all
other text (suggest size: 14 font)
CONTACT INFO: includes my professional email address, updated
phone number, and LinkedIn profile link
PROFILE & KEY KNOWLEDGE: section is updated to present my
target opportunity and strengths
EXPERIENCE: section is updated with my information including Job
Titles, Company Names, City, State, and Dates – in reverse
chronological order
EXPERIENCE: each job includes accomplishment statements
EXPERIENCE: accomplishment statements use impactful verbs;
(omit “responsible for”, “led”, “handled”, “managed”, “helped”;
use the accompanying RESUME VERBS documents for alternatives)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS: section is updated to reflect my skills
EDUCATION: section is updated with my major, concentration,
minor, graduation date, and any honors
ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP, ASSOCIATIONS: section is updated to
reflect my participation with any clubs and teams, both on campus
and off campus
SEBA Undergraduate Career Services, 2017

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