Objective Statement Content

Resume Checklist

Layout & Appearance Yes No

Is my name at the top of the page and in bold?

Are my address, phone number and email easy to read?

Is my resume an appropriate length? (1 page preferred)

Is formatting (e.g. bold, font, bullet sizes, heading styles)

consistent throughout the resume? Are the headings and

statements evenly spaced?

Are verb tenses in the present tense for current jobs?

Are verb tenses in the past tense for previous jobs?

Do I have approximately 2-6 statements per job?

(Bullet form is recommended.)

Content Yes No

Does my objective statement clearly state what I am seeking

and what I will bring to the position?

Did I include the following headings: Education, Experience,

and Skills?

Does my education section state my official degree and

expected graduation date? Did I include my cumulative GPA

(if a 3.0 or above)? Is my GPA accurate?

Do my statements demonstrate major accomplishments rather

than routine tasks/duties? Check the statements that

demonstrate your accomplishments.

Do my accomplishment statements start with action verbs?

(See below for examples of action verbs.)

Do my accomplishment statements demonstrate the use of key

skills? (See top skills employers seek.)

Do my statements demonstrate the results of my

accomplishments? Did I quantify my results (e.g. use numbers

when possible)?

Does my resume end with strength? (e.g. Skills, Activities

section)

Is my resume completely free from spelling, punctuation and

grammatical errors?

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Action Words

completed familiarized monitored scheduled

accomplished

composed formulated motivated selected

achieved

concluded gained negotiated solved

adapted

conducted generated obtained started

administered

coordinated identified operated streamlined

advised

corresponded implemented organized strengthened

analyzed

created improvised participated structured

arranged

demonstrated increased planned supervised

assembled

designed influenced presented surveyed

assessed

developed initiated produced taught

authored

directed instructed programmed tested trained

balanced

drafted interpreted promoted transformed

bargained

earned interviewed provided translated

broadened

edited introduced purchased traveled

budgeted

encouraged investigated recruited updated

built

established maintained reduced upgraded

calculated

evaluated managed represented utilized

classified

examined marketed researched wrote

communicated

explained moderated review

compiled

*Top Skills Employers Seek

1. Communication skills 6. Analytical Skills

2. Computer skills 7. Flexibility/adaptability

3. Strong work ethic 8. Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)

4. Teamwork skills (works well w/others) 9. Problem-solving skills

5. Initiative 10. Technical skills

*National Association of Colleges and Employers, November 2008.

*Resume checklist courtesy of George Mason University

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