RESUME RATING CHECKLIST
Published on 26 Mar 2007 at 9:30 am.
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Resumes can make or break a client’s first impression of your candidates. We don’t have time to re-write resumes for our candidates, and quite frankely - it is not a good idea. You can however pass on the following tips to help your candidates write a more effective resume. This content will easily cut and paste for you! Hopefully you will book more SEND OUTS as a result!
1. Does the layout invite attention? Is it clear and easy to read with appropriate spacing?
2. Did I list only my past 10 years of work experience?
3. Did I list my education? High School? College? Trade School? Any job relevant professional courses complicated? Any job relevant
certifications.
4. Did I key in on any rewards/awards that set me apart from my past co-workers?
5. Do I have a skills section that lists all career specific skills?
6. Did I make it extremely to contact me to set up interviews? Cell phone, etc.
7. Is all of my contact information accurate?
8. Are ALL of my dates listed on my resume accurate?
9. Do my strong points stand out?
10. Is my resume on one page? (ideally one page, two is fine also)
11. Does it include a clear-cut Objective or Summary of Qualifications?
12. Is all the information relevant to my Objective or Summary of Qualifications?
13. Is my verbiage clear and professional (no jargon)?
14. Is my information honest and ethical?
15. Does it grab the reader’s attention immediately?
16. Did I omit any personal information?
17. Did I omit any reasons for leaving past jobs?
18. Did I omit any salary information?
19. Am I using strong impact statements?
20. Am I using Accomplishments rather than simply tasks/duties?
21. Are my responsibilities clear and understandable?
22. Did I avoid abbreviation?
23. Would my resume entice the Hiring Authority to select ME as one of their candidates to interview?
24. Did I check and double check for spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors?
25. Did I have someone I trust read my resume for spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors?
26. Did I offer to provide References at their request?
These are just the very BASICS as your candidates review their RESUME remember that their Resume is their “ticket to your interview.” The interview is the first step to securing a new opportunity. It is always a good idea to have someone look over their resume. However, keep in mind that the opinions they receive are Subjective and ultimately it is the candidate themselves, who will make the final revisions!
Nancy J. Phillips, CPC
