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After you finish writing your resume – and before you send it out – have another person review it for content, appearance, and accuracy:

Is the overall content of the resume on target?

Will the content catch an employer's interest?
Are your key skills and strengths highlighted?
Is it an overall representation of your qualities?

Is the resume attractive and easy to read?

Does the resume look attractive?
Are keywords and phrases easy to identify?
Will it be easy to read by a scanning system?

Is the resume complete and accurate?

Is the resume free from grammar, spelling, and typing errors?
Is it complete (all dates, contact information, etc. provided)?

Source: Creative Job Search, a publication of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

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