Prepare Resume
Complete step-by-step checklist to prepare resume covering use ats-friendly document format and update contact links and linkedin, and essential action items.
Use ATS-friendly document format
Choose a clean, single-column layout without tables or graphics
Update contact links and LinkedIn
Ensure email, phone, and LinkedIn URL are correct and working
Quantify past achievements
Use metrics, percentages, and dollar figures to show results
Align resume keywords to job
Integrate key terms from the target job post into your resume
Proofread for spelling and grammar
Check for errors and ask a friend to review the formatting
Keep formatting clean & consistent
Use consistent bullet points, margins, and font sizes
Limit resume to 1-2 pages
Keep details concise; cut outdated experience if needed
Highlight recent project success
Describe your role and impact on major recent projects
List relevant certifications first
Place prominent certifications near the top of the resume
Verify clean PDF output format
Export resume as PDF and check that formatting didn't break
Highlight technical software skills
List programming languages, tools, or frameworks in a dedicated section
Quantify team size and budgets managed
State scope of leadership role explicitly if applicable
Remove outdated high school details
Ensure education focus is professional and current
List publications or patents
Include industry papers, patents, or whitepapers you authored
Check line spacing readability
Use 1.15 line spacing and clear section headers