Check List for Proofreading Your Résumé

These tips provide a check list you can use to quickly proofread your résumé .

• Look for mistakes. There is nothing worse than for your first impression to someone to be full of mistakes. Such mistakes can include:
  • Spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes.
  • Stating the salary you are seeking.
  • Overloading your résumé to include EVERYTHING you EVER did.
  • Long sentences and/or paragraphs over twelve words per sentence and six lines per paragraph.
  • Being overly shy and failing to list your best attributes.
  • Failing to stress results.
• And now, recheck!
  • Review your résumé again.
  • Focus on finding and fixing any spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes.
• Questions to ask:
  • Are statements clear and concise?
  • Unnecessary words?
  • Did I include what should be excluded?
  • Easy to follow?
  • Accomplishments showcased?