[ ] NOT sent as a Microsoft Word/other word-processing program
[ ] NOT using graphics or colours.
[ ] Uses a conservative font (i.e., Arial or Times New Roman) with a size
between 11-12
[ ] Bold, italics, and underlining highlight key strengths but are not
overused.
[ ] Margins are approximately half to one inch on all sides.
[ ] The amount of "white space" and text is balanced.
[ ] Different categories on your resume are separated with a space.
[ ] Resume is printed on professional, high quality paper (cotton bond,
24lb. minimum)
[ ] in a neutral colour (white, off-white, beige).
[ ] Resume looks as if it fits comfortably within two pages.
[ ] Resume is kept to one page if the text covers less than half of the
second page.
[ ] Your most relevant and significant accomplishments are listed near the
beginning.
[ ] Resume uses a similar language to the job listing to which you are
responding.
[ ] Bullets instead of paragraphs describe your experience and training.
[ ] Text consists of concise phrases, not sentences.
[ ] Experiences are described with an appropriate amount of detail.
[ ] GPA is not included if below a 3.0.
[ ] You and someone else have checked your resume for spelling,
grammar, and punctuation errors.
Resume Checklist Source:
University of North Carolina. Ashville
