- Name, phone and professional email are correct
- Summary is two or three lines
- Education is complete with years and grades
- Projects and experience use action verbs and results
- Skills match the role
- Links open correctly
- No spelling or grammar mistakes
- Formatting is consistent and fits on one page
- File is saved as a PDF with a clear name
Print or preview in our Resume Builder to double-check layout.
The final ten minutes
- Open the PDF on your phone and check it displays properly.
- Click every link.
- Ask someone who has not seen it to find your email and best project within ten seconds.
- Confirm the file name and the role you are applying for.
Common questions
What file name is best?
Firstname_Lastname_Resume.pdf is clear and professional.
Should I send it in Word or PDF?
PDF keeps the layout intact unless the employer asks for Word.
Note: This is general information, not professional advice, and it cannot guarantee any job, admission, salary or result. Check official sources for current rules and dates.