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