appearance/style things to consider: does your resume have a professional look? did you use no more...

Appearance/StyleThings to consider:Does your resume have a professional look?Did you use no more that 1-2 “normal” fonts,

no smaller than 10 pt?

Is the use of color, font, size, and style (bolding, italicizing, underlining) consistent throughout?

Have you used bulleted phrases to describe your accomplishments, rather than lengthy (and hard-to-read) paragraphs?

Completeness/LengthThings to consider:Is your resume complete enough to give a potential employer an adequate “snapshot” of your qualifications?

Is your resume limited to one page?

Content/LayoutDoes your resume contain all the relevant

information? Name and Contact InformationObjective and/or Summary of Skills/QualificationsEducation and TrainingExperience/Work HistoryActivities/Volunteering/Community ServiceHonors and Distinctions/Awards (0ptional)Interests/Professional Affiliations (optional)

Content/LayoutIs your resume organized in such a way that pertinent things stand out? Consider the way you structure your info and effectively use columns, color, font, size, and style (bolding, italicizing, underlining) to draw attention to your unique qualifications.

Content/Layout

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Jan 2009 Event Coordinator Hopes of Hope, Mesa, AZ

May 2007- Jan 2009 Cheer Captain, Freshman Squad Cheer Captain, JV Squad

Tracy High School, Tracy, CAMay 2007 – present Youth Worship Team

Southwinds Church, Tracy, CA

VolunteeringI organized a Hopes of Hope event, Mesa, AZ in January ‘09

I was the Cheer Captain, Freshman Squad Cheer Captain, JV Squad at Tracy High School, Tracy, CAStarted singing for my Youth Worship Team in May 2007

and I am still on the team at Southwinds Church, Tracy, CA

Professionalism/IntegrityThings to consider:Is your resume free from misspellings or

typos? Have you made any claims that are untrue?

Your resume is a statement of facts, so do not fudge your dates of employment, job titles, certifications, or educational achievements. It's not only wrong, but more and more employers are conducting background checks.

HeadingPersonal Information Name & Address Phone Number Email Address

HeadingWhat to look for:Is the e-mail address appropriate to be giving to an employer?Example: yourname@gmail.com, NOT SeXyThAnG@gmail.com

Is your name predominant?

Focus/Objective An objective is not required but IF they opt to include one be sure to ask these questions:

Does it identify specific skills or qualifications? Does it focus on what can you do they do for the

organization? NOT what the organization can do for you.Is it specific for the job they want? It should tell

potential employers the sort of work you're hoping to do.

Example: To obtain an entry-level position within a financial institution requiring strong analytical and organizational skills

Summary of QualificationsGenerally this section is best at the top of the resume, particularly for those with limited experience.Bullet anything that might interest a future employer. Be sure to use action verbs (linked online).

Example: Enthusiastic, high-energy leadership Passionate about serving the community Outstanding communication skills, both one on

one and before groups Goal-oriented, personable, ethical and creative

individual

Education/TrainingYour most recent educational

information is listed first. Add your grade point average (GPA)

if it is higher than 3.0. Mention academic honors or

relevant courses of interest.

Honors/Distinctions/AwardsHave you included any special honors you have received?

School? Sports? Work? Extracurricular Activities?

Professional ExperienceHave you adequately described your experience, be it paid or unpaid?

Did you include your work experience in reverse chronological order?—that is, put your last job first and work backward to your first, relevant job.

Did you include?Title of position? Name of organization?Location of work (town, state)? Dates of employment? Describe your work responsibilities with emphasis on

specific skills and achievements (using action verbs)?

Activities/Community ServiceYou may want to add:Special skills or competencies Leadership experience Service in volunteer organizations Participation in sports or other

activities