Resume Checklist Packet



| Resume Checklist |

|Presentation and Layout |

|Is my resume presented in a professional manner? |( Yes |( No |

|Are my headings clear? |( Yes |( No |

|Are my sub-headings clear? | | |

|Did I make sure that my headings are consistent? Fonts? Dates?|( Yes |( No |

|Titles? | | |

|Did I use capitals effectively? Indentation? Underlining? |( Yes |( No |

|White space? | | |

|Is my resume organized in a logical manner? |( Yes |( No |

|Structure |

|Are my sections ordered according to their relevance? |ο Yes |ο No |

|Are my sections chronological? |ο Yes |ο No |

|Is the most recent information listed first? | | |

|Language |

|Is my language usage clear? |ο Yes |ο No |

|Straight forward? | | |

|Did sentences begin with an action verb? |ο Yes |ο No |

|Action Verb: Use the attached list of action verb examples when writing your resume. |

|Did I use key words that are relevant to my target work area? |ο Yes |ο No |

|Key Words: Use the attached list of key word examples when writing your resume. |

|Did I double-check that my grammar is correct? |ο Yes |ο No |

|Punctuation? Spelling? | | |

|Did I write in the past tense for events that happened in the past? |ο Yes |ο No |

|Did I write in the present tense for present events? | | |

|Did I remember to avoid using jargon? Abbreviations? |ο Yes |ο No |

|Overall |

|Is my resume tailored to the specific position I’m applying |ο Yes |ο No |

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|Did I provide only truthful information? |ο Yes |ο No |

|Is my cover letter prepared? |ο Yes |ο No |

|Is my reference list prepared? |ο Yes |ο No |

|Did I make sure that I included information that is |ο Yes |ο No |

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|Quantifiable Information: information that includes numbers can demonstrate the impact you had on an organization. |

|Examples of Quantifiable Information: |

|• Supervised 45 Phone operators |

|• Increased sales by $250,000 in one fiscal year |

|• Achieved a 95% customer satisfaction rate |

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| Communication / People Skills |

|Addressed |Conveyed |Formulated Furnished |Moderated Negotiated |Reported Resolved Responded|

|Advertised |Convinced Corresponded Debated |Incorporated Influenced |Observed Outlined |Solicited Specified |

|Arbitrated |Defined |Interacted Interpreted |Participated Persuaded |Spoke Suggested Summarized |

|Arranged |Developed |Interviewed Involved |Presented Promoted Proposed|Synthesized Translated |

|Articulated |Directed |Joined |Publicized Reconciled |Wrote |

|Authored |Discussed |Judged |Recruited Referred | |

|Clarified |Drafted |Lectured Listened Marketed |Reinforced | |

|Collaborated Communicated |Edited |Mediated | | |

|Composed |Elicited | | | |

|Condensed |Enlisted | | | |

|Conferred |Explained | | | |

|Consulted |Expressed | | | |

|Contacted | | | | |

|Creative Skills |

|Acted |Created |Established Fashioned |Introduced Invented Modeled|Revised Revitalized Shaped |

|Adapted |Customized Designed |Formulated Founded |Modified Originated |Solved |

|Began |Developed |Illustrated Initiated |Performed Photographed | |

|Cared for |Directed |Instituted Integrated |Planned | |

|Combined |Displayed | | | |

|Composed |Drew | | | |

|Conceptualized Condensed |Entertained | | | |

|Data / Financial Skills |

|Administered |Audited |Corrected Determined |Marketed Measured Netted |Projected Qualified |

|Adjusted |Balanced |Developed Estimated |Planned Prepared Programmed|Reconciled Reduced |

|Allocated |Budgeted |Forecasted Managed | |Researched Retrieved |

|Analyzed |Calculated Computed Conserved | | | |

|Appraised | | | | |

|Assessed | | | | |

|Helping Skills |

|Adapted |Clarified |Educated Encouraged Ensured|Helped |Rehabilitated Represented |

|Advocated |Coached Collaborated Contributed |Expedited Facilitated |Insured Intervened Mentored|Resolved Simplified |

|Aided |Cooperated Counseled Demonstrated|Familiarized Furthered | |Supplied Supported |

|Answered |Diagnosed |Guided |Motivated Prevented |Volunteered |

|Arranged | | |Provided Referred | |

|Assessed | | | | |

|Assisted | | | | |

|Cared for | | | | |

|Management / Leadership Skills |

|Administered |Coordinated |Headed |Navigated Organized |Reviewed Scheduled Secured |

|Analyzed |Decided |Hired |Originated Overhauled |Selected Streamlined |

|Appointed |Delegated Developed |Hosted |Oversaw Planned Presided |Strengthened Supervised |

|Approved |Directed |Improved Incorporated |Prioritized Produced |Terminated |

|Assigned |Eliminated Emphasized Enforced |Increased Initiated |Recommended Reorganized | |

|Attained |Enhanced Established Executed |Inspected Instituted |Replaced Restored | |

|Authorized |Generated |Led | | |

|Chaired |Handled |Managed Merged Motivated | | |

|Considered | | | | |

|Consolidated | | | | |

|Contracted | | | | |

|Controlled | | | | |

|Converted | | | | |

|Organizational Skills |

|Approved |Corresponded Distributed |Monitored Obtained Operated|Registered Reserved |Supplied Standardized |

|Arranged |Executed |Ordered Organized Prepared |Responded Reviewed Routed |Systematized Updated |

|Catalogued |Filed |Processed Provided |Scheduled Screened |Validated Verified |

|Categorized |Generated Implemented |Purchased Recorded |Set up | |

|Charted |Incorporated Inspected | |Sorted | |

|Classified |Logged | |Submitted | |

|Coded |Maintained | | | |

|Collected | | | | |

|Compiled | | | | |

|Corrected | | | | |

|Research Skills |

|Analyzed |Determined Diagnosed |Formulated Gathered |Located Measured Organized |Summarized Surveyed |

|Clarified |Evaluated |Identified |Researched Reviewed |Systematized Tested |

|Collected |Examined Experimented Explored |Inspected Interviewed |Searched | |

|Compared |Extracted |Invented Investigated |Solved | |

|Conducted | | | | |

|Critiqued | | | | |

|Detected | | | | |

|Teaching Skills |

|Adapted |Critiqued |Focused |Persuaded |Transmitted Tutored |

|Advised |Developed |Guided Individualized |Set goals | |

|Clarified |Enabled |Informed |Simulated Stimulated Taught| |

|Coached |Encouraged Evaluated |Instilled Instructed | | |

|Communicated |Explained |Motivated |Tested | |

|Conducted |Facilitated | |Trained | |

|Coordinated | | | | |

|Skills |

|Adapted |Constructed Converted |Fabricated Fortified |Programmed Rectified |Solved Specialized |

|Applied |Debugged |Installed Maintained |Regulated Remodeled |Standardized Studied |

|Assembled |Designed |Operated Overhauled Printed|Repaired Replaced Restored |Upgraded Utilized |

|Built |Determined Developed Engineered | | | |

|Calculated | | | | |

|Computed | | | | |

|Conserved | | | | |

|More Skills |

|Achieved |Electrified |Perfected |Spearheaded |Unified |

|Completed |Expanded |Quoted |Transferred | |

|Effected |Pioneered |Sparked |Treated | |

|* Action Verbs information adapted from the following sources: |

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|Key Words** |

|Administration / Management |

|Business Alliance Building |Employee Relations |

|Business Development |Leadership Development |

|Contract Negotiations |Logistic Operations |

|Contractual Relationships |One-time Agreements |

|Departmental Operating Budget |Operational Development |

|Departmental Policy & Procedures |Performance Evaluations |

|Administrative / Secretarial |

|Customer Development |Office Maintenance |

|Database Administration |Quality Customer Care & Retention |

|Front-end Operations |Word / Data Processing |

|Multi-line Communication System | |

|Accounting |

|Account Management |Collections |

|Accounting Software |Departmental Budgeting |

|Accounts Payable |Line-item Accounting |

|Accounts Receivable |Profit & Loss Reports |

|Benefits Administration | |

|Engineering |

|Biomedical |HVAC Distribution Systems |

|Blueprint Reading |ISO Auditor |

|CAD Concepts |Kinematic Analysis |

|Chemical |Linear Integrated Circuits |

|Civil |Manufacturing |

|Computer |Materials Science |

|Design Realization |Mechanical |

|Electrical |Metrology |

|Electrical Circuits & Instruments |Microprocessor / Microcontroller Systems |

|Electronic Communications & Technology |Optoelectronics |

|Equipment Measurement & Control |Programmable Controllers |

|Fluid Mechanics |Programming |

|Human Factors |Psychometrics |

|Healthcare |

|Assessment |Initial Therapies |

|Assisted Living Housing |Intake Personnel |

|Benefit Eligibility & Determinations |Long-term Care |

|Coding |Medical Billing & Transcription |

|Congregate Housing |Medical Evaluation |

|Emergency Response System |Medical Terminology |

|Extended Care |Patient & Quality Care |

|Holistic Healing |Short-term Care |

|In-home Services | |

|Preparing your Resume |

|Affirmative Action / EEO Regulations |Personnel Training |

|Employee Orientation |Pre-employment Screening |

|Employee Relations & Mediation |Recruitment Programs |

|HR Program Development |Staffing / Scheduling Requirements |

|Labor Relations |State & Federal Rules and Regulations |

|Performance Development |Training / Orientation |

|Information Technology / Information Systems |

|Administrator |Integrator |

|Advisor |Internet |

|Analyst |Intranet |

|Architect |Planner |

|Client / Server Environment |Programmer |

|Consultant |Project Manager |

|Database Management Systems |Software & Network Operations |

|Designer |Specialist |

|Developers |System Maintenance & Upgrades |

|Development Manager |System Operator |

|Editor |Technical Support |

|End-user Software Applications |Technician |

|Engineer |User Support |

|Estimator |Web Applications |

|Hardware & Software Troubleshooting |Web Server Administration |

|Help Desk Assistance |Writer |

|Procurement / Purchasing / Inventory |

|Backorders |Just-in-time (JIT) |

|BidNet Interface |Loss & Damage Claims |

|Business-to-business |Negotiations & Logistics |

|Buyers |Production Control |

|Cash Control |Purchasing Procedures & Techniques |

|Claims |Rates |

|Containerization |Repairable Assets |

|Equipment Assets |Supply Chain Operations & Management |

|Import / Export |Tariffs |

|Inventory Control |Transportation |

|Legal |

|Family Law |Litigation Procedures |

|Law Office Management |Probate / Probation |

|Legal Researching & Writing |Subrogation Logistics |

|Sales |

|Client Base |Networking |

|Client Relationship Building |One-call Sale |

|Event Marketing |Outside / Inside Sales |

|Lead Groups |Promotional Tactics |

|Marketing Strategies |Selling Strategies |

|Material Forecasting | |

** Keywords information adapted from the following source:

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