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! Written according to Applicant
Tracking System (ATS)
standards
! Resume does NOT include
images and other “artifacts”
that can break ATS
! Resume is NOT too fancy
! Resume is NOT overly
formatted
! Resume is NOT under
formatted
! Uses accurate and descriptive
job titles
! Resume uses bullet points for
readability
! Font size and style legible and
pleasing to the eye
! Resume properly manages
whitespace
! Lists multiple position within
the same company
! Does NOT rely heavily on
resume templates and
samples
! Does your resume need a
Qualifications Summary?
! Resume uses tasteful,
readable coloring
! Resume is NOT written like a
CV
BULLET POINTS
! Strongest bullet points listed
first
! Does NOT repeat bullet points
! Does NOT include irrelevant
bullet points
! Bullet points NOT too short
! Has 3-6 bullet points per work
experience
CONTENT
! Skills section specific and
targeted to job posting
! Achievements have been
quantified and targeted at job
posting
! Information listed in order of
importance
! Responsibilities written in a
detailed and specific way!
! Acronyms are spelled out!
! Gaps in work history either
explained or concealed!
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