Its amazing what a well-written and nicely presented resume can do for your job search. Before you send yours out, follow this checklist to ensure you are sending out an excellent quality representation of yourself.
1. Grammar, spelling, punctuation – Use the grammar and spell check function, then print it out and read the document word for word. Spell checker doesnt know that you meant “manager” when you actually typed “manger.”
2. Capitalization – Use a manual such as the Gregg Reference Manual if you do not know capitalization rules.
3. Punctuation – Check for proper use of commas and semi-colons. Again, if you are unsure, refer to the Gregg Reference Manual.
4. Run-on sentences – Check to make sure you do not have run-ons that are hard to read.
5. Consistency – You must be consistent with your number usage (dates, money, numbers), plurals, and abbreviations. For example, dont list one date as 8/2004 and then list another date as 3/15/2004. Also, be aware of listing software consistently (abbreviation use). MS Word and Microsoft Outlook are both correct, but not consistent.
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