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RESUME CHECKLIST

The following checklist is designed to help you prepare your resume for the job search. The list is extensive, but is not meant to be complete. Please see your Career Services Manager for additional information and insight.

RESUME

Formatting:

Your resume should follow this structure:

Header

Include:

Cover Letters - Initial Effective Communication

It’s imperative that you communicate why you are the right person for the job. Employers have a problem. They need an engineer or data scientist on their team, and you can be that person! They’ll never get the chance to meet you unless you introduce yourself. Be sure to make a strong first impression by following the guidelines in this ReadMe.

Follow the First Rule of Job Search

“Never say or write anything unless it positively supports your position as an applicant.”+

  • Communicate why you are the right person for the job
  • Don’t undermine yourself
  • Failing to send a cover letter
  • Not showing enough interest in the company