Rate the resume on the points shown below, scoring from a low of 1 to a high of 3 in each of the categories listed. Then score and compare your rating against the highest possible score of 30. Write comments for each category receiving a score of less than 3.
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1. OVERALL APPEARANCE. Do you want to read it? |
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2. LAYOUT. Does the resume look professional, well typed and printed, with good margins, etc. Do key sales points stand out? |
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3. LENGTH. Could the resume tell the same story if it were shortened? |
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4. RELEVANCE. Has extraneous material been eliminated? |
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5. WRITING STYLE. Is it easy to get a picture of the applicant's qualifications? |
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6. ACTION ORIENTATION. Do sentences and paragraphs begin with action verbs? |
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7. SPECIFICITY. Does resume avoid generalities and focus on specific information about experience, projects, products, etc.? |
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8. ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Are the applicant's accomplishments and problem-solving skills emphasized? |
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9. COMPLETENESS. Is all important information included? |
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10. BOTTOM LINE. How well does the resume accomplish its purpose of getting the employer to invite the applicant for an interview? |
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