Resume Checklist

(T= Traditional Resume, F= Federal Resume)

• One-page in length (T)
• Tailored to the position for which you are applying (T) (F)
• Visually appealing, well-organized and easy to read (T) (F)
• One font, margins no less than .5 and no more than 1 inch around (T)
• Checked for proper spelling, grammar and punctuation (T) (F)
• Printed on resume quality, neutral-colored paper (T)
• Uses strong action verbs and power words (T) (F)
• Current – updated every semester (T) (F)
• Avoid the words “Duties included…” and “Responsible for…” just say it! (T)
• Use numbers, such as percentages or amounts of money to show scope and impact (T) (F)
• Has been reviewed by at least one of the Career Counselors (T) (F)
• Avoid personal pronouns like “I” or “my” (T) (F)
• Use correct state abbreviations (i.e. AL, GA, MS)