Resume Tips

To help with your job search, Technology Recruiting Solutions has compiled a resume checklist for your reference.

Name, address, and contact information are clear and easy to locate. It should list your full name. Even if you think your name is long/complicated, you need to list your full first name, your middle initial and your full last name. Do not use nicknames.
If you are not comfortable listing your mailing address, you need to list the city and state where you live.
Clearly mark your phone numbers (i.e. “cell,” “home,” and “work,” and which one is the best one to use to reach you during business hours.) All listed phone numbers should lead to a working voice mail with a professional outgoing message that is checked regularly.
Is the e-mail address suitable to receive employment related emails? (Many companies monitor email, so it is probably best to list your personal email address)
All advanced degrees and/ or industry certifications are listed (i.e. MBA)

Headline shortly and directly summarizes type of position desired (i.e. Software Developer)
Specific industry experience included ( i.e. healthcare, manufacturing, semiconductor)Tailor your resume to fit the job you want
You should not have “one resume fits all jobs.”
Your resume must be tailored for each position you are applying for. View the job requirements of the job you are applying for and make sure your resume lists how you meet/exceed each of these requirements.

Dates and titles are verifiable with past employers
City and state of past employers (or where you worked) noted with each positionCompanies use resumes to complete background checks. Please make sure dates and titles are accurate.

Career progression at specific companies clear- including dates, time, increased levels of responsibilities, and promotions
Accurate description of job duties for each position (i.e. # of direct reports)
For technical resumes, projects are described with specific languages/platforms mentioned (i.e. developed banking in application in C++/UNIX)
Gaps in dates of employment or time out of the work force explained if necessary
If working two positions concurrently (i.e. part time software consulting in addition to another position), clarify the reason for the overlap in dates

Degrees completed including location and dates. List the institution, your actual degree (i.e. BS – Math), and the month and year you graduated. All of our client verify degrees.
Coursework (without a completed degree) completed
Major
GPA (if recent graduate and above 3.5)
Academic awards listed

Certifications from professional associations (i.e. PMP, CISA, CISSP, MCSE, etc).
In-house or off-site training given by employers

Membership in organizations
Special duties and positions within the organization (i.e. Chair of Recruiting Committee)

Your resume should have white space. Don’t overcrowd with words.
Your resume must be easy to visually scan. Hiring authorities glance at a resume in less than one minute to determine interest.
Use bullet points instead of long paragraphs.
Keep the format of your resume SIMPLE when transmitting the resume electronically. Most recruiting firms and companies use scanning technology to save resumes to their Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Too many fonts or graphics can cause your resume to reach hiring authorities with formatting errors.
If you prefer a PDF format for your resume, it is recommended that you also have a version in Microsoft Word available as some systems do not accept PDF formats.

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