General
A custom URL has been created
Spelling and grammar are correct
Acronyms or language are likely to be known to recruiters or includes explanation
Does not include negative language
Language is correct and consistent: present tense for current duties, past tense for prior duties and accomplishments
Top Section
Profile includes a clear picture of student's face
Picture needs to look professional, but does not have to be a professional portrait
Headline uses only positive language (eg. not “seeking employment” which conveys a lack of employment)
Headline avoids use of slashes (ie: "data analyst/data scientist")
Good job making the recommended changes.
Network
Has over 50 connections
Is a member of 2+ relevant groups to goal position/industry
Educational institutions and company pages are correctly linked
Summary
Summary briefly describes work experience, applicable knowledge, and builds a narrative
Written in first person
Stays professional throughout the entire narrative
Length is about 1-4 sentences
Projects
Only most relevant projects are listed; can include personal, academic or work projects
Only includes about 2-3 projects
Projects have links leading to the code or the project itself
Maximum 2-3 bullet points per project
At least 1 bullet point demonstrates individual contribution
At least 1 bullet point communicates project result (success metrics, findings)
Experience
Experiences note company/organization, title of role, start and end date (month & year), location
Includes unpaid or part-time work, if applicable, but omits the words “part-time” and “unpaid”
Maximum 3-4 bullet points
No sub-bullet points
Bullet points start with action verbs
Correct tense is used in bullet points: past tense for previous, current tense for ongoing
Within each job listing:
At least 1 bullet point communicates how candidate benefited company or cause
At least 1 bullet point provides concrete, numerical evidence such as projects completed, money made, people managed, accomplishments (eg. % increase)
Bullet points are one sentence maximum, not longer than one and a half lines
Education
Education is listed in reverse chronological order
Nanodegree is listed as either Education OR Certification, but not both
Skills
Skills listed can include both technical skills (ie: programming languages) and others, such as "project management"
Skills section should not include commonly-used technologies such as Microsoft Word or PowerPoint
Skills section should not include common soft skills like "communication" or "attention to detail"