Brandeis University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Career Services Resume Rubric Resume approved for GradHIRE/Resume Book
Resume not approved for GradHIRE/Resume Book Name Reviewer Target for this resume: (e.g. career field, specific internship/job posting, graduate program, etc.) Date Your resume is an important marketing tool and it will reflect the strength of your communication skills. Employers usually spend only 30 seconds initially examining your resume so it is important that the information is relevant and accessible. KEY: S=Satisfactory R=Revise (Your resume must be rated satisfactory on every item below for GradHIRE/resume books) S R Name and Contact Information – Name is prominent; includes address where you can be reached through your search, one phone number and one email. S R Education Section – Each institution is listed in reverse chronological order and includes institution name, location, S R Experience Section(s) – Organizations are listed in reverse chronological order and include name, location (City, ST/ S R Descriptive Statements – Begin with strong action verbs; avoid “Duties included” or “Responsible for”; include S R Skills – Accurately identify skills, and communicate strengths; include items which are relevant to the reader; indicate S R Target – Resume is targeted for desired position, field, and/or industry. S R Appearance – Fill one page without overcrowding; use consistent formatting (sections, paragraphs, lines, and words and graduation/expected graduation date; degree is spelled out for all except PhD (e.g. Master of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Post Baccalaureate Program); major (for undergraduate degree) and graduation month/year is indicated (e.g. Expected May 2015); GPA is formatted correctly (e.g. 3.38/4.00); relevance of study abroad is explicit (if applicable); high school information is not included or Country if from another country), and relevant dates; section labels reflect content and content substantiates headings; and outdated or irrelevant information is omitted concrete examples and numbers whenever possible; reflect correct verb tense for present or past experiences; descriptions are direct, concise, and indicate one’s impact; quantify results and list in order of importance to the reader; and describe accomplishments rather than the work environment level of proficiency for language or technical skills (e.g. proficient, conversant, fluent, native, knowledge of, solid knowledge of) are spaced correctly); and margins are at least a half-­‐inch, but no more than one inch. S R Style – Use appropriate font style (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman, etc), font size 10-­‐12 point), and formatting (indentation, bold, italic, CAPS, Symbols). S R Grammar, Spelling & Punctuation – Error-­‐free; verbs are active and in correct tense; personal pronouns, articles, and extraneous words are omitted. Rev. 12.18.13