Helpful Checklists
The page numbers that I’m referring to are page numbers from my guide
"Strategies for a Successful Job Search," which is also included in your purchase pack!
1 RESUME CHECK!
Understand the right mindset when wri�ng a resume (page 6).
Focus on achievements instead of daily du�es (pages 16 & 19).
Start your bullets with ac�on verbs (page 23).
Prove your accomplishments with numbers (page 29).
Tailor your resume with keywords from the job pos�ng (page 10).
Use a professional email. A Gmail address is preferable.
Customize your LinkedIn URL link to make it neat and clean.
Don’t list your full address; only list your city and state.
For a formal tone, eliminate pronouns from your resume altogether.
Use a common name for resume sec�ons.
Sort your informa�on based on its value or relevance to the job pos�ng.
Maintain consistency in how everything is presented (fonts, colors, date
format, choice of tense, ending all bullets with periods or not, etc.).
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Helpful Checklists
Spell out the numbers that begin sentences. Write out numbers between
one and nine, but use numerals for all numbers 10 and above.
Don’t forget to edit the name and contact informa�on in the header or
footer to match yours.
PROOFREAD! Check your spelling, grammar, and readability.
Visit this website: h�ps://quillbot.com/grammar-check
Save your resume in PDF format so it will look great on any device!
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The Perfect Cover Letter Checklist
Tailor your cover letter to each job you apply for
Otherwise, save your �me and use a standard cover le�er. Because if it isn't
relevant to that company, it may not even be read.
Do not rehash your resume
Make use of this opportunity to tell a story, persuade the readers, and form a
personal connec�on.
Keep it short
One page is the maximum because it should be brief enough for someone to
read at a glance. You have to cover a lot of ground, but you should do it briefly.
By skipping the unnecessary and boring introduc�on, you have cut it down quite
a lot. Ask your friends, former colleagues, or mentors to review what to leave
out. This is really helpful in this case.
Convey enthusiasm
When you don’t get the job, it's usually not due to a lack of qualifica�ons. It’s
because people didn’t believe your story that this was the job you really wanted.
Hiring managers will shake hands with candidates who show enthusiasm for
performing their best and have a clear statement of why they want the posi�on.
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The Perfect Cover Letter Checklist
Deliver your message in a Professional, Genuine,
and Confident tone of voice!
You don’t want your tone to undermine your message, so be professional and
mature. However, this does not imply that you must be strictly formal. Use a
friendly tone, express your passion, tell a story, and create a connec�on. At the
same �me, don't overdo the compliments or say anything you don't intend.
Prove yourself to be a valuable asset to the organiza�on, and don't forget to
sound as if you know it's true. Even if you've been unemployed for months and
would take any job at this point, you want to avoid sounding desperate.
Finally, get feedback!
It's a good idea to share your cover le�er with a few people. Be explicit about the
type of feedback you want to get the most out of their evalua�on.
In par�cular, you can ask them these ques�ons:
Are your major points crystal clear?
Is it possible for them to summarize everything?
How do they feel about the le�er's tone? What sec�on of the cover le�er gives
them that impression?
However, be cau�ous about who you seek guidance from. It's preferable to seek
advice from people who have been ac�ve in hiring/recrui�ng recently or who are
currently in the industry and to take their advice with a grain of salt.
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2 GET YOUR RESUME SEEN!
Apply for jobs that you're at least a 70% match for.
Avoid overloaded sites and apply for the same jobs on Glassdoor.com,
LinkedIn, or the company website instead.
Don't leave any fields blank on the online job applica�on.
Follow the instruc�ons carefully, submit all the required materials, and
proofread your applica�on before you click the "Submit" bu�on.
Always submit your resume in PDF format, unless they specifically ask for
a Word file!
Create a job applica�on tracker on a spreadsheet or a notebook. This will
help you arrange the interviews schedule effec�vely, remember to follow
up with a thank-you email, update the status for each applica�on, etc.
Invest a serious amount of �me and energy in Networking!
Asking for references from someone you know or connect with people
and recruiters from the company.
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Checklist to Optimize
Your LinkedIn Profile
#1. Use a great profile picture and set a background photo
(High-resolu�on image, clear background, posi�ve facial expression, professional
ou�it, etc.). You want your background photo to reflect your values and your
work while being authen�c and professional.
#2. Get a LinkedIn custom URL
People will see it, read it, and might even have to type it, so it is important to
make it nice and neat.
#3. Let recruiters know you’re open
On your dashboard, just below your LinkedIn summary, there’s a
"Career interests" bar. Click "Off" to turn it "On" and you’re done.
#4. Create a compelling headline
Be crea�ve and use the job �tle to describe what you do, provide impressive
informa�on, your great quali�es, skills, achievements, and so on. If you are
familiar with the LinkedIn search engine, you'll understand that doing so helps
recruiters find you much more easily.
Don't pass up this opportunity because many companies actually use LinkedIn to
search for poten�al candidates for unposted jobs.
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Checklist to Optimize
Your LinkedIn Profile
#5. Tell your story
If your tagline describes what you do, your summary should explain why you do
it and why people can trust your abili�es.
#6. Grow your network
In addi�on to friends, family, schoolmates, and colleagues, it is beneficial to
network with like-minded, experienced individuals and industry experts. You can
interact with others and share personal projects to build your personal brand.
#7. Ask for endorsements
These are always nice to have! Don’t be shy and start with your closest
colleagues from current and previous jobs. They are the people who you know
the best and are most likely to return the favor.
Endorse the skills you've seen them demonstrate in the workplace, and they will
be sure to reciprocate. With each person you ask, personalize your requests by
making a note of a specific project you worked on with them.
Remind them of your contribu�ons, and ask them to offer comments on the
project in the form of skill endorsements.
#8. Complete and optimize these sections:
Contact Information, Skills, Education, Experience
You can use the same resume �ps I share to op�mize these sec�ons.
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