The Job Search Checklist

Chronological or Functional Résumé?

Your résumé is an organized written presentation of you—of your relevant information and accomplishments specifically targeted toward your job search. It is not a laundry list of jobs. Instead, it is a clear, concise professional picture of you and your work history.

• Determine your format below and stick with it.
• Use bulleted statements and avoid long paragraphs. Don't bore your reader.
  • Avoid using “responsible for,” “duties include,” or “responsibilities include.”
  • Avoid using personal pronouns—I, me, my.

  Remember: It is the reader's perception of you that will make an impact.

• Use a large enough font that ...