Resume Checklist Presentation and Layout Is my resume presented in a professional manner? Are my headings clear? Are my sub-headings clear? Did I make sure that my headings are consistent? Fonts? Dates? Titles? Did I use capitals effectively? Indentation? Underlining? White space? Is my resume organized in a logical manner? Preparing your Resume Resume Checklist Structure Are my sections ordered according to their relevance? Are my sections chronological? Is the most recent information listed first? Language Is my language usage clear? Straight forward? Did sentences begin with an action verb? 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? Key Words: Use the attached list of key word examples when writing your resume. Did I double-check that my grammar is correct? Punctuation? Spelling? Did I write in the past tense for events that happened in the past? Did I write in the present tense for present events? Did I remember to avoid using jargon? Abbreviations? Overall Is my resume tailored to the specific position I m applying for? Did I provide only truthful information? Is my cover letter prepared? Is my reference list prepared? Did I make sure that I included information that is quantifiable? 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 Communication / People Skills Page 1 of 5
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Business Alliance Building Business Development Contract Negotiations Contractual Relationships Departmental Operating Budget Departmental Policy & Procedures Customer Development Database Administration Front-end Operations Multi-line Communication System Account Management Accounting Software Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Benefits Administration Biomedical Blueprint Reading CAD Concepts Chemical Civil Computer Design Realization Electrical Electrical Circuits & Instruments Electronic Communications & Technology Equipment Measurement & Control Fluid Mechanics Human Factors Assessment Assisted Living Housing Benefit Eligibility & Determinations Coding Congregate Housing Emergency Response System Extended Care Holistic Healing In-home Services Key Words** Administration / Management Administrative / Secretarial Employee Relations Leadership Development Logistic Operations One-time Agreements Operational Development Performance Evaluations Office Maintenance Quality Customer Care & Retention Word / Data Processing Accounting Collections Departmental Budgeting Line-item Accounting Profit & Loss Reports Engineering HVAC Distribution Systems ISO Auditor Kinematic Analysis Linear Integrated Circuits Manufacturing Materials Science Mechanical Metrology Microprocessor / Microcontroller Systems Optoelectronics Programmable Controllers Programming Psychometrics Healthcare Initial Therapies Intake Personnel Long-term Care Medical Billing & Transcription Medical Evaluation Medical Terminology Patient & Quality Care Short-term Care Page 4 of 5
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 Backorders BidNet Interface Business-to-business Buyers Cash Control Claims Containerization Equipment Assets Import / Export Inventory Control Family Law Law Office Management Legal Researching & Writing Client Base Client Relationship Building Event Marketing Lead Groups Marketing Strategies Material Forecasting Procurement / Purchasing / Inventory Legal Sales ** Keywords information adapted from the following source: http://www.resumetoolbox.com/resume-key-phrases.html Just-in-time (JIT) Loss & Damage Claims Negotiations & Logistics Production Control Purchasing Procedures & Techniques Rates Repairable Assets Supply Chain Operations & Management Tariffs Transportation Litigation Procedures Probate / Probation Subrogation Logistics Networking One-call Sale Outside / Inside Sales Promotional Tactics Selling Strategies Page 5 of 5