Creative Job Search: Resume Critique Form
Use this form to rate your resume, or have someone familiar with your career field rate it. Grade the resume in each category as either EXCELLENT, AVERAGE, or POOR. Write in suggestions for improvement.
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1. Appearance Does it look good without reading it? |
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2. Format Was the best format used to sell your strengths? |
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3. Skills Is the resume skill based? Count the skills _________ |
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4. Keywords Are keywords and phrases easy to identify? |
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5. Focus Does the content point to your employment objective? |
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6. Scannability Is it designed to be easily read by a scanning system? |
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7. Proofing Is it free from grammar, spelling or typing errors? |
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8. Length Is it a reasonable length? |
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9. Integrity Is it an honest presentation of your best? |
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10. Appropriate Does the content capture an employer's interest? |
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* If you are unsure then review these topics before finishing your resume.
Reprinted with the permission of the Idaho Department of Labor.
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