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An English CV and resume review checklist

Review your English CV against 100 checkpoints covering basic information, presentation of achievements, layout and submission quality. Use the checklist after drafting your CV or when tailoring it to a role.

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Review your English CV against 100 checkpoints covering basic information, presentation of achievements, layout and submission quality. Use the checklist after drafting your CV or when tailoring it to a role.

100 items on English resume checklist to double application screening pass rate

What this resource covers

This is a checklist for creating an English resume/CV that will catch the attention of HR and hiring managers at foreign-owned companies.
The checklist covers both technical details and improvements to your content, helping you prepare your CV for application screening.

Who this resource is for

  • Those who have just started preparing for a career move
  • People whose applications are not progressing beyond CV screening.

Contents

  1. Basic information/header/summary
  2. Structure of experience and achievements, layout and file requirements
  3. Presenting achievements strategically and adapting to regional and cultural expectations
  4. Checking consistency, proofreading, and submission quality
  5. How to demonstrate skills and make adjustments just before submission
  6. Document management/updating/alignment with career strategy

How to use this resource

  1. Prepare a first draft of your CV, then review the basic information and presentation.
  2. Check that you describe experience and achievements relevant to your target role in specific terms.
  3. Before submitting, proofread your CV and check the file requirements and submission destination.

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