Self-Editing Checklist

Header and Contact

Is my name the most prominent element on the page?

Am I using a professional email address?

Is my portfolio URL included and clickable?

Have I listed city and state only (no full mailing address)?

Is there no objective statement?

Education

Are my degree name and institution spelled correctly?

Is my graduation date (or expected date) included?

Have I included GPA only if it is 3.0+ (or 3.5+ in major)?

Are relevant courses listed (4-6 maximum)?

Is my thesis or capstone title included if applicable?

Experience

Are positions listed in reverse chronological order?

Does every bullet point start with a strong action verb?

Have I quantified accomplishments where possible?

Is there no "Responsible for..." language anywhere?

Do my bullet points show outcomes, not just duties?

Projects

Have I selected only my 2-4 strongest projects?

Is the scale or program described for each project?

Have I clarified my role if the project was a team effort?

Skills

Are skills organized by category (Design, Visualization, Documentation, etc.)?

Have I listed only tools I could use professionally on day one?

Are the most relevant tools listed first for this specific application?

Formatting and Overall

Is the entire resume one page?

Are margins, spacing, and alignment consistent throughout?

Are date formats consistent (all "Month Year" or all "MM/YYYY")?

Is the resume readable at arm's length (no text smaller than 10pt)?

Has someone else proofread it?

Is it saved as a PDF with a professional file name?

Does the portfolio link actually work when clicked?

Does it pass the ATS test (copy-paste into plain text is readable)?

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