Resume Reboot Checklist

Most resumes don’t get rejected because candidates aren’t capable.

They get rejected because the resume is unclear, generic, or trying to say too much at once.

This checklist is designed specifically for fresh graduates who are applying for their first full-time roles or internships and feel unsure about what recruiters actually look for.

The Resume Reboot Checklist walks you through:

1. How to think about your resume before editing it
2. What to include (and exclude) in education, projects, internships, and skills
3. How to write bullet points that show real work, not syllabus language
4. Common fresh-graduate mistakes that quietly hurt your chances
5. A final “recruiter reality check” to test whether your resume holds up

It’s a practical tool you can use repeatedly—before every application—to make sure your resume is honest, focused, and easy to trust.

If you’re a fresh graduate who wants your resume to open conversations, not close doors, this checklist is a strong place to start.