| Order of Information |
| Does the most important category come first? |
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| Is the organization logical and clear? |
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| Completeness |
| Are all major topics emphasized by the employer covered? |
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| Is each area concise yet complete? |
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| Are duties and achievements described in specific terms? |
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| Relevance |
| Is there a clear reason for each piece of information? |
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| Has the information been tailored to a targeted field and job? |
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| Word Choice |
Are action verbs or nouns (key words for scannable resumes) used?
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| Are inappropriate jargon and military abbreviations avoided? |
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| Is the language clear and straightforward? |
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Are there any errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation?
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| Are there any typographical errors? |
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| Layout |
Is the resume appealing and easy to read?
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| Does it use headings effectively? |
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| Does it use white space, indentation, underlining, capitals effectively? |
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| Does it have a professional look? |
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| Consistency |
Are layout features—headings, spacing, type face, ink—consistent throughout?
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| Is the wording consistent throughout? |
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