CV Quality Checklist

🧾 Contact Information

[ ] Professional email address (no nicknames or school emails)

[ ] Includes phone number with country code

[ ] LinkedIn profile (custom URL preferred)

[ ] GitHub or portfolio link (if applicable)

[ ] All links work and point to meaningful content

[ ] File name is clean: `Firstname_Lastname_CV.pdf`

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🗣️ Personal Statement

[ ] Written in 1st person but without “I” (implied voice)

[ ] Reflects your strengths and career goals clearly

[ ] Tailored to the kind of roles you’re applying for

[ ] Avoids clichés and buzzwords unless supported by evidence

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🎓 Education

[ ] School name and degree are clearly stated

[ ] Dates are accurate (no outdated “Expected Graduation”)

[ ] GPA only included if requested or strong

[ ] Only relevant coursework is listed

[ ] Degree abbreviation is clear to non-local readers

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💼 Work & Volunteer Experience

[ ] Each entry includes job title, organization, and dates

[ ] Bullet points follow: **Action verb + task + result**

[ ] Avoids vague phrases like “Worked on…”

[ ] Describes your actual impact or contribution

[ ] Includes context for company or project if not well-known

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🛠️ Projects

[ ] Title is meaningful and descriptive

[ ] Short summary of the project or problem it solves

[ ] Technology stack used is listed

[ ] What *you* did is clearly explained (especially in team projects)

[ ] Includes link to GitHub or live demo (if available)

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📋 Skills Section

[ ] Skills are grouped (e.g., Languages, Tools, Frameworks)

[ ] No star ratings or bars

[ ] No beginner-level tools unless relevant

[ ] No outdated technologies unless required by job

[ ] Avoids mixing soft skills with tech skills

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🎓 Certifications & Awards

[ ] Each entry includes name, issuer, and date

[ ] Only relevant or recognized certificates are listed

[ ] No expired or “in-progress” items from over 6 months ago

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🌍 Languages & Interests

[ ] Languages are accurately rated (fluent/conversational/professional)

[ ] Hobbies listed add personality or insight (not clichés)

[ ] Avoids generic filler (“movies, music, hanging out”)

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🎨 Formatting & Meta Details

[ ] Font size is readable (10–12pt for body, 14–16pt for headers)

[ ] Uses consistent formatting (dates, layout, alignment)

[ ] No tables, graphics, or headers that may break in ATS

[ ] Saved and submitted as PDF (unless instructed otherwise)

[ ] LinkedIn content matches CV (titles, dates, companies)

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