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Resume Checklist
Resume Checklist
✅ Resume is updated with all recent experiences, activities, and coursework
✅ Resume is formatted consistently and fits on one page
✅ Bullet points use action verbs and show outcomes or impact
✅ Resume includes keywords and skills relevant to your target industry
✅ You have more than one version customized for different roles
✅ Spelling and grammar have been carefully checked and reviewed by someone else
A base resume template provided by OppNet during Summer Institute. This includes the key resume sections: Header, Education, Experience, and Skills & Interests.
Explore more resume templates as you add more skills and experience.
*Note: Their resume builder tool is only available with PAID subscription plans, but you can download hundreds of resume templates for free.
Each bullet point on your resume should start with a strong action verb that clearly communicates your involvement. You don't want to repeat action verbs if possible, so use that thesaurus to consider other verbs to use!
Resume Action Verbs.pdfKeywords are essential to consider in today's market, since that's what ATS systems are using to determine which resumes are the best fit for a role. Keywords vary by industry and position.
Jobscan helps you optimize your resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn for any job/industry, highlighting the key experience and skills recruiters need to see
Ready for Resume Review?
Ready for Resume Review?
Option 1: Use JobScan to have your resume reviewed by an ATS against a job description of your choosing. Their tool will suggest keywords to optimize your resume for the job search. (www.jobscan.co)
Option 2: To share your resume with OppNet staff for review, complete this form. Note that you can share your resume as a Google Doc link or upload as a Word document, we cannot accept PDFs.
The Muse is a great source for advice on resumes, cover letters, and interviews for the modern job search. Explore their site for best practices on showcasing your experience to employers and resume examples for different industries.
Which attributes and skills are most important to employers?
It’s important for students to indicate these skills and attributes on their resume so they can have the opportunity to further articulate their proficiency during an interview.
Resume Examples
Resume Examples
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