#BLACK ON THE JOB RESUME REVIEW SOFTWARE#
#BLACK ON THE JOB RESUME REVIEW PROFESSIONAL#

Maximize the use of key terminology from your industry, including jargon and recognized acronyms:.Preferred - “Microsoft Word, UNIX, C++, WordPerfect for Windows”.

#BLACK ON THE JOB RESUME REVIEW SOFTWARE#

State the names of tools, instruments, hardware and software you have used:.

Preferred - “drafted electronic blueprints”.

Use active verbs and concrete, detailed language to describe your experience:.

Preferred - “organized series of projects for marketing new line of software on West Coast”.

Vague - “responsible for project organization”.

Avoid ambiguous phrases and vague word choice:.

When faxing, set the fax to “fine mode” - the recipient will get a better quality copy.

#BLACK ON THE JOB RESUME REVIEW PROFESSIONAL#

Use common headings such as: Objective, Experience, Employment, Work History, Positions Held, Appointments, Skills, Summary, Summary of Qualifications, Accomplishments, Strengths, Education, Affiliations, Professional Affiliations, Publications, Papers, Licenses, Certifications, Examinations, Honors, Personal, Additional, Miscellaneous, References, etc.Use jargon and acronyms specific to your industry (spell out the acronyms for human readers).It allows you to provide more information than you would for a human reader. It uses all of the information it extracts from your resume to determine if your skills match available positions. The computer can easily handle multiple-page resumes. Use more than one page if necessary (place your name at the top of each page).Include names of software applications you use such as Microsoft Word and Lotus 1-2-3, if appropriate. Use specific, descriptive words to define your skills and experience to maximize your ability to get “hits” (a hit is when one of your skills matches one of the “keywords” the computer has been programmed to find).

*If your resume and/or cover letter is part of a class assignment, please plan to attend our virtual drop-in hours to have it reviewed by a career advisor.

Document is either a resume or a cover letter.

To receive feedback, your document(s) must meet the following criteria: Interested in having your resume and/or cover letter reviewed by a Career Services staffer? Submit your professional document(s) online to receive personalized feedback through our Digital Resume and Cover Letter Review service: Ĭurrent Cal Poly students and recent alumni (graduated within the past 12 months) can expect to receive feedback on their submissions within an average of two to three school or business days (Monday through Friday, excluding academic holidays and breaks).īefore submitting your document(s), please first prepare and review your materials in accordance with our Resume Guide, Resume Review Checklist, and/or Cover Letter Guide.

Black on the job resume review