Resume Checklist
Please check your resume to ensure it meets the TARUC criteria.
Language
• Personal pronouns are not used
• Error-free spelling
• Error-free punctuation
• Error-free spacing
• Abbreviations are not used
unless necessary
• Correct grammar is used
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Contact details
Name stands out
Contains
Profile picture (optional)
Name
Address(es)
Telephone number(s)
Email address
Professional linkedin/blog (optional)
All information is appropriately presented
Education
• Includes only post secondary education.
• Official degree name is listed.
• Name of the institution and location (City,
State)
• Include major/core courses taken
• Date degree is received or anticipated is
included.
• Crucial information is spelled out not
abbreviated.
• CGPA is listed.
• May include study abroad academic honours,
or other related information
Language & Digital Skills
• Level of proficiency is indicated
• Listings are relevant (i.e.technical
skills)
• Listings are concise
• Section is organized by category
and easy to understand
Co-Curricular Activities
Work Experience/Internship
• Information is well defined and
includes organisation name, position,
location and dates
• Experience is relevant to the intended
position -keywords from position are
included
• Begins with strong action verbs
• Skills and accomplishments are clearly
illustrated
• Internships (may be added as an
additional section)
References
• At least 2 professional
references are listed
• Information included is up to
date and includes contact,
name, position, phone number
and email
Organization
• Uses reverse chronological
order when listing items
• Uses headings that showcase
the strengths while matching
the job requirements
• Most relevant items for
position are listed on the top
half of the resume
Visual Appeal
• Fills one – two pages without
overcrowding
• Page margins are balanced and
appropriate
• Font style is consistent and
professional
• Font size is readable
• Consistent use of special characters
and styles (e.g.,periods, bold
lettering, all CAPS, italics, indentions,
etc.)
Effectiveness
• Tailored to clearly communicate
strengths & interests related to
employer/purpose
• Overall, meets most of the
criteria of an excellent résumé