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Is it READABLE?
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1-2 pages maximum covering most significant & relevant experiences.
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Word choices are thoughtful and strategic as space is limited.
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Balanced use of white space to break up sections and content
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Appropriate and consistent use of bolds, CAPS, italics to distinguish different elements (i.e. Organization, Name, Role, Data, Location).
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Font size is between 11-12 point for the main body. Section titles (such as "Education") can be the same size or larger.
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Consistent use of a full stop/period (or no period) at end of bullets.
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File is saved as PDF to preserve formatting.
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Is it READABLE?
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Is it CLEAR?
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Header includes name, phone number, email, and an optional URL to LinkedIn profile or portfolio website.
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NO photo, date of birth, or personal statistics (ethnicity, date of birth etc.) or salary are included for U.S. positions.
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Begins with a Summary of Qualifications section, with 3-6 descriptive bullets to highlight major achievements, skills, and goals.
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Education sections includes degree, institutions, (expected) graduation dates.
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Experiences are listed in reverse-chronological order, with 3-4 bullets per experience.
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Word choices/terminology is understandable to readers and non-common acronyms are spelled out (e.g. IUGA, MSIM).
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Is it CLEAR?
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Is it CONVINCING?
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Bullet are impactful, describing results and achievements. Recommended format is: A-C-R
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Start with an Action Verb - using past tense unless it is a current task. List of action verbs can be found here: https://careers.uw.edu/resources/resume-action-verbs/
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Provide some Context - show the significance, constraints, or scope
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End with Results - quantitative or qualitative
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Transferable skills are apparent, showcasing how previous experiences are related to the job that is being applied for.
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Language and word choice, including your Summary of Qualifications, is tailored based on the job description.
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Is it CONVINCING?
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