- Consistent formatting (font, spacing, dates, titles, abbreviations, use of capital letters, city, state, headers, etc)
- Keyword brainstorm - ensure the right words are on your resume
- Tools used - be specific (software, technology, methodologies, applications)
- Rules / laws / guidelines - be specific and consistent
- If with the same company, tuck all the jobs under the company name
- Heading are consistent and make senes
- No references
- Specific numbers (sold X, saved X, increased productivity by X)
- Words you're using (manager vs leader; led a team vs subordinates)
- Education - remove dates and GPA
- Clients / customers / industries
- If a contract role, list that
- Contact info at the top - email and phone
- Work experience is relevant and/or last ~10-15 years
- Be honest
- What's the goal of your resume
- Who can review your resume and give you feedback?
- Resume matches LinkedIn
- Bullet points over paragraphs
- Resume paper
- No objectives
- No capital letters, DO NOT YELL AT PEOPLE
- No compensation info on your resume
- No personal details on your resume (marital status, kids, date of birth, etc.)
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