Have you checked out our Resume Checklist?

You have just completed your resume and are planning to send it out. But how do you know that your resume contains all the necessary information?

Having a comprehensive resume checklist at hand will help you not miss a single little detail when it comes to job applications.

The next time you write a resume, use Resume Mansion’s resume checklist to ensure perfection.

Personal information

1. Your first and last names must be clearly displayed on the resume in large letters.
2. Your phone number should be listed in the contact information section.
3. You should include an updated email address on your resume.
4. Your LinkedIn profile should be clearly listed in the resume so employers can find you online.
5. You should also add links to your website, portfolio, or social media to your resume.
6. Your resume headline should come after the contact information.

Summary statement

1. Have you included a concise summary statement that highlights your biggest selling points?
2. Does your summary broadcast your personal brand?
3. Does the summary statement mention three of your most important and relevant skills?
4. Have you highlighted professional achievements within the summary?

Work experience

1. Have you mentioned the most important jobs within the last 10-15 year window?
2. Does each job entry mention the following details?
   1. Job title
   1. Company name
   1. Location
   1. Relevant dates
   1. Professional achievements
3. Have you described recent jobs using 6 bullets and older jobs using 3 bullets?
4. Does your resume mention quantified results to back up professional achievements?
5. Do the bullet points on your resume start with action verbs?

Education

1. Does the resume mention the most recent educational qualifications first?
2. Have you followed the reverse chronological order when listing educational qualifications?
3. Does each entry of the education section mention the following details?
   1. Title of the degree
   1. College name
   1. Location
   1. Relevant years
4. Have you elaborated on the education section by mentioning academic achievements?
5. Does your resume mention the GPA?

Skills

1. Have you added specific technical skills relevant to the job?
2. Does your resume mention the right soft skills for the job?
3. Have you aligned the skills section with the requirements of the employer in the job description?
4. Does your resume mention 10-15 skills highlighted using bullet points?

Certifications and Licenses

1. Have you mentioned relevant certifications on your resume?
2. Does each certification mention the awarding body and relevant dates?
3. Are your licenses prominently displayed on your resume?

Additional sections

1. Does your resume carry the following additional sections?
   1. Projects
   1. Volunteer work
   1. Professional memberships
   1. Awards and Honors
   1. Publications
   1. Languages

Resume formatting

1. Have you selected one or two professional fonts for your resume?
2. Are the normal text font sizes between 10 and 12 pt?
3. Are the headings and titles between 14 and 16 pt?
4. Have you added uniform margins around your resume?
5. Have you maintained consistency with the formatting throughout your resume?
6. Does your resume use standard bullet points?
7. Have you incorporated white space strategically into your resume?