15 point resume check
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Job seekers, please review your CV or resume before you submit it. Recruiters spend an average of 30 seconds looking at each application, don't give them a reason to skip over yours! This quick check is essential for any job seeker to ensure they are presented professionally on paper. The author is a Human Resources Manager who recruits for over 30 different positions each year.TRANSCRIPT
©Pamela Lester 2015
15 Point Resume Check
Before you upload your job application, use this quick check to make sure you are providing recruiters
with the best possible impression of you.
1. Are the previous jobs listed relevant to the job I am applying for?
2. If career goals and objectives are listed, do they match the role applying I’m for?
3. Is my previous employment listed in date order with the most recent first?
4. Have I included dates for jobs, including year and month? Have I explained any large gaps in
employment?
5. Have I explained reasons for leaving where they are not obvious?
6. Is there personal information that is not relevant to the job? e.g. date of birth, marital status.
7. Is my resume well formatted, consistent and easy to read? e.g. same font and size used throughout.
8. Have I included any unnecessary pictures, graphics, colours or photos? If I have included a photo, is it
a professional head shot? (no selfies, bad cropping or pics taken on a night out)
9. Is the email address I’m sending my resume from appropriate?
10. If referees are listed are they current? Have I contacted them to advise they are my referee?
11. If including a cover letter, is it addressed to someone specific such as the hiring manager?
12. Is the organisation name and contact person name spelt correctly?
13. Are my contact details clear and easy to find on my resume?
14. Is the language used professional with correct grammar and no spelling mistakes? Have I asked
someone to proof read my application?
15. Am I going to send the application from my mobile device? If so, is that appropriate for the position?
Will the formatting, layout and attachments appear as I want them to?