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Resume Readiness Checklist

Tick each item your resume already meets. Your score updates as you go. Nothing is saved or sent.

Contact & format

Contact & format

Name, phone, professional email and city/state at the top
One page (or two if you have 10+ years of relevant experience)
Clean, readable font at 10–12 points with consistent spacing
No photos, graphics or tables that application systems may not read
Saved as a PDF with a clear file name

Content

Content

A 2–3 line summary naming the kind of role you are pursuing
Skills section uses words from the job posting
Each bullet starts with an action verb
At least half of your bullets include a number or result
Volunteer, school or caregiving experience included where relevant
Education, certificates and training listed with dates

Final checks

Final checks

Tailored to this specific posting
Read aloud to catch typos
Reviewed by another person
Dates and contact details double-checked

Your score

0 / 15

Start ticking the items your resume already meets.

Resume writing guide

Find Your Path. Build Your Future. Independent career information and job-search guidance, written in plain language.

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