Use this quick and dirty resume checklist to for resume writing tips that will grab the attention of and impress hiring managers. Rehashing your work history doesn’t have to be a nightmare. 

 

Name

Email and Phone Number

___________________________________________________________________________

 

Objective– Your objective should clearly summarize either what you’re doing currently and/or describe what you’re looking for out of a career. This gives employers insight into whether you may be a fit for their open position.

 

Experience– You want to outline your experience section in reverse chronological order so that it’s easy to follow and leads the employer’s eyes from your current position to previous positions.

 

Current Job Title, Dates Employed

Company Name: Description (This helps provide context for smaller or unknown companies)

Bullet Points should:

    • Outline quantified effort. Let employers know that you came in and shook things up. 

 

  • Ex: Built a full-scale sales operation from the ground up by implementing new goals and strategies that quadrupled profits for all four quarters of 2016.

 

    • Paint a picture of on-the-job effectiveness

 

  • Ex: Reduced employee turnover by 25%

 

  • Describes tasks, contributions, and accomplishments
    • Ex: Improved monthly revenues from $12k to $15k 
    • Ex: Responsible for all hiring/firing, and P/L for the branch
    • Ex: Managed and trained staff of 10 account reps 
  • Make sure your examples are clear and measurable!

 

Education and Training– Your education section should briefly list your education and training experiences that may be relevant and should help support your suitability for the job.

University: B.S. Degree (2012-2016)

High School (2008-2012)

License #1234567

Certificate: 2012-2016

 

Awards and Accomplishments– You may want to highlight certain career achievements that are relevant to the job as they indicate a specific level of proficiency or mastery achieved.

Top Performer: 2011-2015

Highest Volume Sales, Q1: 2002-2008

 

Keywords You might want to consider including a section of relevant keywords to help your resume get found in a recruiter’s search. These keywords boost your resume’s chance of being seen and should:

 

White Space: 

*Be sure to include some white space to break up too much writing. Spacing out sections makes your document neat and easy to follow.

 

Special Notes: 

*Depending on the type and level of the role, a resume can be several pages. Typically, you will want to make your resumes 1-2 pages in length by listing your most recent or relevant experiences.