You think your resume is done. But is it ready? A high-converting resume isn't just a list of jobs; it's a marketing document designed to sell a product: You.
Here is the ultimate checklist to ensure your resume performs.
1. Contact Info & Branding
- [ ] Professional email address (no
skaterboi99@hotmail). - [ ] LinkedIn URL (customized, no random numbers).
- [ ] Clean, professional header.
2. The Summary
- [ ] Does it state who you are and what you offer in 3 lines?
- [ ] Does it include your top hard skills?
3. Experience & Impact
- [ ] Are your verbs active? (Led, Created, Generated).
- [ ] CRITICAL: Do you have numbers? (e.g., "Increased sales by 20%").
- [ ] Is it reverse chronological?
4. ATS Optimization
- [ ] Is the font standard and readable?
- [ ] Are keywords from the job description present?
- [ ] Is the file saved as a PDF (unless Word is requested)?
5. The "So What?" Test
For every bullet point, ask "So what?".
- Bad: "Wrote code."
- So What? "So the app worked."
- Better: "Developed core feature set enabling 10k daily users."
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Feeling overwhelmed? CareerLyft.ai includes built-in resume scoring. It acts as an automated checklist, scanning your document against these criteria and highlighting exactly what you need to fix before you apply.
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