Resume Checklist

RESUME CONTACT INFORMATION

• Resume contact information includes a professional email address
  and a phone number with a proper voicemail greeting.
• Resume contact information is visible on each page.
• If applicable, resume includes a link to a LinkedIn profile or an
  online portfolio.

RESUME APPEARANCE

• Font size and type are appropriate, not too small or large, and easy
• to read.
• Graphic elements look visually appealing in print and on the screen.
• Consistent use of formatting, including page margins, line spacing,
• headings, bold, underline, and italics.

PROFILE

• Profile section is of suitable length, about 3-4 sentences, and is
  tailored to the job posting requirements.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Summary of Qualifications section includes relevant Industry Specific and Transferable skills gained from education and experience.
• Industry Specific skills are described with the use of industry language found in the job posting and course outlines/learning outcomes of the current program of study.

EDUCATION

• Education section starts with the current program of study or most recent educational credential, and followed by other related education.
• Education entries are listed in the reverse chronological order.
• GPA details are included if represent a strong achievement (e.g. 3.0/4.0).

WORK EXPERIENCE

• If applicable, resume includes a “Related Experience” section that presents relevant academic and applied projects, work or clinical placements, co-op, part-time, and volunteer jobs.
• Current or most recent experience is presented first and other entries are listed in a reverse chronological order.
• Job titles/roles and company names are clearly visible for each entry.
• Job descriptions are written effectively with the use of action verbs, emphasis on accomplishments, and with the right amount of detail, about 4-7 bullets per each job.
• International work experience is presented if relevant for the job, or if the candidate lacks or has very little Canadian work experience.

ADDITIONAL RESUME SECTIONS

• Volunteer Experience section – includes a short description of duties and responsibilities.
• Certifications section – lists relevant certifications with dates.
• Professional Development section – includes special courses, conferences/seminars.
• Other optional sections include: Awards, Memberships, Extra-Curricular Activities.

• Resume is free of spelling and grammar errors; verb tenses and capitals are used correctly.
• Personal pronouns (I, me, my) are not included in the resume.
• Resume length is appropriate (1-2 pages), content is tailored to the job, and relevant skills and experiences are easy to find.