Resume Preparation and Review

Session's Key Activities:

1. Initial Review

• Assess structure, format, and overall presentation
• Identify strengths and areas for improvement

2. Content Evaluation

• Ensure experiences and skills are clearly and concisely described
• Tailor content to specific roles or industries
• Highlight achievements with metrics and action verbs

3. Formatting and Style

• Standardize fonts, spacing, and sections for readability
• Check consistency in tense, grammar, and punctuation
• Improve visual hierarchy (what draws the reader’s eye first)

4. Keyword Optimization

• Add industry-specific terminology
• Ensure alignment with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

5. Final Polish

• Refine summary/objective statements
• Ensure clarity and flow throughout
• Proofreading for spelling or grammar mistakes