WOU CG 2024-25 DM Accessible - Flipbook - Page 12
Resume Writing Checklist
Use this checklist as a guide as you build your resume to be more professional.
Section
Contact
Information
Feature
Name is bold – font size is between 14-18 points.
Address and body text should be 11-12 points – 11 point is the most
common.
Address is spelled out (no abbreviations).
Profile
Education
Can use, but not required. See example on page 18.
Education is listed above experience.
Most recent institution is listed first. If you attended multiple schools,
consider only including your current or degree-granting school. High school
experience is not listed.
Includes institution, city, state, degree, major title and expected graduation
date.
GPA can be included if above a 3.5.
Academic honors, awards, and relevant coursework can be shown here.
Experience
Most recent experience is listed first - unless a “Relevant Experience”
category is used.
Each experience lists name of employer, city, state, dates of employment or
participation, position title and position description.
Each bullet/description starts with an active, power verb.
Past and present tense is used consistently and accurately.
Descriptions focus on accomplishment, knowledge, highlights and
responsibilities, not duties. See page 18 for how to create accomplishment
statements.
Special
Categories
Extra Points
Special categories, such as volunteering, leadership, and coursework are
relevant and highlight professional skills. They demonstrate interest areas
and reveal added personal and professional dimensions.
Vocabulary reflects the industry targeted by the resume.
Match your keywords with those from the job description.
Position descriptions reflect transferable skills.
Accomplishment statements use quantitative data and information specific
to the position.
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