Resume / 339STEP 8: Proofreading—Making a Sharp Impression
After you have typed the resume, look at the details. Is everything spelled correctly?
Punctuated accurately? Is the grammar correct? Have you maintained standard
usage and mechanics? [See Part IV for rules and examples.]
Now back off and take a critical look at the appearance. Keep in mind that this is your
only chance for a first impression. The resume must be immaculate. Ask yourself:
- Is^ it^ neat?
- Is^ the^ format^ crisp^ and^ clean?
- Have^ I^ used^ good-quality^ white^ paper?
In other words, did you do everything possible to create a professional-looking resume?
Your resume is your image to a potential employer.