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Resume Readiness Checklist

Tick each item that is true for your resume. Your score updates as you go. Nothing is saved or sent.

Contact & format

Name, city and state, phone, and a professional email are at the top.
One or two pages, with consistent fonts and spacing.
Saved as a PDF with a clear file name.
No photo, birth date, or Social Security number.

Summary & skills

A two- or three-line summary matches the role you want.
A skills section lists tools and abilities named in the posting.
Skills you list are ones you can talk about with examples.
Industry terms are spelled the way the posting spells them.

Experience

Roles are in reverse order, newest first.
Each bullet starts with an action verb.
At least half the bullets show a result, number, or outcome.
Dates, titles, and employer names are accurate.

Final checks

Read it aloud once to catch typos and missing words.
Someone else has proofread it.
Education, certifications, and training are included where relevant.
Your references have agreed to be contacted.

Your readiness

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Start ticking items to see where you stand.

Need help with an item? Read Resume basics.

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