Proofreading Your Resume
Posted in Resume Writing
You are done with your job resume, but that does not mean it's already finished. You need to make sure that your resume has a clean structure as well as free from any grammatical and syntax errors. Any such mistakes can ruin your chance of getting a call back. Here are what you should do before submitting your resume.
Read your resume out loud - Before printing your resume, read it aloud and slowly. In that way, you get an idea if words are put together harmoniously. If you find yourself battling through a tongue twister, maybe you can edit those difficult words a little.
Do not rely too much on the spell checker - Although a spellcheck can do wonders while typing your resume, it has its limitations. For instance, spell checkers do not distinguish between similar words like form and from, and may suggest words that are not what you intend to use. You may need a back-up by checking a dictionary or thesaurus to determine which specific words to use.
Read your resume in its entirety - Do not skip any sections in your resume. If you have to, point your pen to the words you are reading. Once done, it's time to print out your resume's first draft.
Start editing - Once printing is done, time to start the editing process. Check the content, style, clarity, and overall structure. Grab a pen and take not of what sections should be edited.
Proofread your resume - Read through the document several times, concentrating on a single aspect on each reading such as for spelling, for punctuation among others.
Edit it all over again - Once you have corrected the previous mistakes on the first draft, print out the new version of your resume.
