**What can the writer do to make the resume better tailored to the specific job being applied for?
I would suggest tailoring your objective directly to the position you are applying for. Every time I have had an interview, the person interviewing me was impressd that I had a clear, concise view of exactly the job I wanted. The rest of the content is excellent!
**Is the layout and design pleasing to the eye? Make at least one suggestion for improving it.
The important parts of your resume definitely stand out. I would suggest removing the lines and the shading behind the title of each section however. If your resume was to be photo-copied, it would be difficult to read.
**Does the resume fit comfortably within the page (as opposed to being squished in or stretched out)? What can the writer do to improve it?
The information fits fairly well, however, overall it does seem a little bit crowded. I would suggest picking 2 or 3 of the most important points for your Sales Associate job to balance that section out. Also, since it is the oldest, i would make the least emphasis on that job. Your most recent work (Lab Intern) seems the most relevant, and an excellent point to talk about in an interview, so try playing that one up a bit more!
**Is it easily readable (no confusing fonts, clearly marked sections)? What improvements can be made?
It is easily readable. Like I mentioned previously, I would recommend removing the lines and shading behind the section headers.
**Does it use typography (including headers and bold and italics) appropriately and effectively?
The typography is used very well, and the important things like job titles stand out. You could maybe switch ACTIVITIES to AFFILIATIONS since most of the things listed are clubs you belong to.
**Is the most important information located on the left side of the page and near the top whenever possible? Identify at least one part that could be better placed.
The most important information (education and work) are at the top of the page. I would suggest moving your COMPUTER SKILLS section up since the skills you possess could put you ahead of others.
**Does the content of the resume support the objective (if there is one)? Explain.
Yes, the content supports the objective, especially his relevant coursework and computer skills. You are lookng for an internship where those particular things would be very important, and so I think that you nailed it here.
**Is the resume too short? Where can it elaborate? Job skills? Responsibilities? Education?
Your resume's length is fine, it fits the page well. I would only consider elaborating on your internship.
**Is material sequenced in order of importance and relevance?
Do bulleted items begin with action verbs? Are list items ordered in terms of importance?
I think COMPUTER SKILLS should be moved up on your resume. Other than that, the order of relevance is fine, and you use great power verbs.
***Does the resume avoid generalities and focus on specific information and professional terminology?
Yes, the resume has good focus on specific information. Professional terminology is sot used heavily, but I do not think that is a problem.
**Does the resume pass the Quadrant, Column, Squint, and Distance tests? Explain how the author might make improvements based on your test results.
The resume generally passes these tests. The information is very close together on the page, and so from far away, or if it was photo-copied might be difficult to read. I would try and cut out information that the reader could generalize from your position. For example, since you were a Sales Associate, an interviewer would most likely generalize that you completed sales transactions.
***What other observations can you make about the resume?
The address on the right side of the page should be lined up. I have gotten off points in other classes for doing it the way you have it. It should look like this with the left side of the information aligned:
Permanent Address:
444 Pine CT
Woodbridge, VA 44444
(444) 444-4444
1. What can the writer do to make the resume better tailored to the specific job being applied for?
I think you explained well enough in your objective saying what position and which field you want to apply for.
2. Is the layout and design pleasing to the eye? Make at least one suggestion for improving it.
I liked your neat clean design and it did please my eyes. It was a good idea to make a two stripe lines between each section, this made me easy to follow each category. But I think it will also look great if you used different line after your address and one for each section.
3. Does the resume fit comfortably within the page (as opposed to being squished in or stretched out)? What can the writer do to improve it?
Yes. Your resume fits comfortably well within the page. Although it seems there is not much space left making the resume look little too tight.
4. Is it easily readable (no confusing fonts, clearly marked sections)? What improvements can be made?
I didn’t have any hard time following your resume because you used consistent fonts and clear marks. It was easily readable especially with the lines you made for each section.
5. Does it use typography (including headers and bold and italics) appropriately and effectively?
I liked how you used shadows in each category because I was not mixed up with any categories and understood sure which details were from. Also it was effective and appropriate that you used bold in each job and activity’s names, this made me not to be confused with the one right after or one before.
6. Is the most important information located on the left side of the page and near the top whenever possible? Identify at least one part that could be better placed.
Yes. All of your important information is located on the left side of the page looking great.
7. Does the content of the resume support the objective (if there is one)? Explain.
Yes. As you mentioned in the objective saying that you are interested in the field of Industrial Technology/Engineering, your work experience as a lab intern supports well for the position. Also your computer skill at very bottom of the page works great too.
8. Is the resume too short? Where can it elaborate? Job skills? Responsibilities? Education?
It looks wonderful but like I said in previous question, it looks little too tight. There really aren’t much space left, giving me an impression of too tight. Also it would have attracted reader more if you mentioned more about your computer skill. For example just by saying having excellent skill give a nice impression which can also support your objective.
9. Is material sequenced in order of importance and relevance?
All the materials are in order of importance and relevance.
10. Do bulleted items begin with action verbs? Are list items ordered in terms of importance?
Yes. You did a wonderful job on beginning with action verbs on bulleted items. Also list items are in exact ordered in terms of importance.
11. Does the resume avoid generalities and focus on specific information and professional terminology?
Yes. You explained in very detail in providing me specific information, making me understand easily and well on what you have done through.
12. Does the resume pass the Quadrant, Column, Squint, and Distance tests? Explain how the author might make improvements based on your test results.
It is classified clearly and neatly to each section.
13. What other observations can you make about the resume?
By explaining specific information for each section, I think this is your strength making your resume looks wonderful!
Comments
Response
Hey Daniel, I am going to give you resume feedback.
Melissa Wood
Thanks
Hey Melissa, appreciate the feedback
Resume Response
**What can the writer do to make the resume better tailored to the specific job being applied for?
I would suggest tailoring your objective directly to the position you are applying for. Every time I have had an interview, the person interviewing me was impressd that I had a clear, concise view of exactly the job I wanted. The rest of the content is excellent!
**Is the layout and design pleasing to the eye? Make at least one suggestion for improving it.
The important parts of your resume definitely stand out. I would suggest removing the lines and the shading behind the title of each section however. If your resume was to be photo-copied, it would be difficult to read.
**Does the resume fit comfortably within the page (as opposed to being squished in or stretched out)? What can the writer do to improve it?
The information fits fairly well, however, overall it does seem a little bit crowded. I would suggest picking 2 or 3 of the most important points for your Sales Associate job to balance that section out. Also, since it is the oldest, i would make the least emphasis on that job. Your most recent work (Lab Intern) seems the most relevant, and an excellent point to talk about in an interview, so try playing that one up a bit more!
**Is it easily readable (no confusing fonts, clearly marked sections)? What improvements can be made?
It is easily readable. Like I mentioned previously, I would recommend removing the lines and shading behind the section headers.
**Does it use typography (including headers and bold and italics) appropriately and effectively?
The typography is used very well, and the important things like job titles stand out. You could maybe switch ACTIVITIES to AFFILIATIONS since most of the things listed are clubs you belong to.
**Is the most important information located on the left side of the page and near the top whenever possible? Identify at least one part that could be better placed.
The most important information (education and work) are at the top of the page. I would suggest moving your COMPUTER SKILLS section up since the skills you possess could put you ahead of others.
**Does the content of the resume support the objective (if there is one)? Explain.
Yes, the content supports the objective, especially his relevant coursework and computer skills. You are lookng for an internship where those particular things would be very important, and so I think that you nailed it here.
**Is the resume too short? Where can it elaborate? Job skills? Responsibilities? Education?
Your resume's length is fine, it fits the page well. I would only consider elaborating on your internship.
**Is material sequenced in order of importance and relevance?
Do bulleted items begin with action verbs? Are list items ordered in terms of importance?
I think COMPUTER SKILLS should be moved up on your resume. Other than that, the order of relevance is fine, and you use great power verbs.
***Does the resume avoid generalities and focus on specific information and professional terminology?
Yes, the resume has good focus on specific information. Professional terminology is sot used heavily, but I do not think that is a problem.
**Does the resume pass the Quadrant, Column, Squint, and Distance tests? Explain how the author might make improvements based on your test results.
The resume generally passes these tests. The information is very close together on the page, and so from far away, or if it was photo-copied might be difficult to read. I would try and cut out information that the reader could generalize from your position. For example, since you were a Sales Associate, an interviewer would most likely generalize that you completed sales transactions.
***What other observations can you make about the resume?
The address on the right side of the page should be lined up. I have gotten off points in other classes for doing it the way you have it. It should look like this with the left side of the information aligned:
Permanent Address:
444 Pine CT
Woodbridge, VA 44444
(444) 444-4444
Great Job on your resume!!
Resume Feedback
1. What can the writer do to make the resume better tailored to the specific job being applied for?
I think you explained well enough in your objective saying what position and which field you want to apply for.
2. Is the layout and design pleasing to the eye? Make at least one suggestion for improving it.
I liked your neat clean design and it did please my eyes. It was a good idea to make a two stripe lines between each section, this made me easy to follow each category. But I think it will also look great if you used different line after your address and one for each section.
3. Does the resume fit comfortably within the page (as opposed to being squished in or stretched out)? What can the writer do to improve it?
Yes. Your resume fits comfortably well within the page. Although it seems there is not much space left making the resume look little too tight.
4. Is it easily readable (no confusing fonts, clearly marked sections)? What improvements can be made?
I didn’t have any hard time following your resume because you used consistent fonts and clear marks. It was easily readable especially with the lines you made for each section.
5. Does it use typography (including headers and bold and italics) appropriately and effectively?
I liked how you used shadows in each category because I was not mixed up with any categories and understood sure which details were from. Also it was effective and appropriate that you used bold in each job and activity’s names, this made me not to be confused with the one right after or one before.
6. Is the most important information located on the left side of the page and near the top whenever possible? Identify at least one part that could be better placed.
Yes. All of your important information is located on the left side of the page looking great.
7. Does the content of the resume support the objective (if there is one)? Explain.
Yes. As you mentioned in the objective saying that you are interested in the field of Industrial Technology/Engineering, your work experience as a lab intern supports well for the position. Also your computer skill at very bottom of the page works great too.
8. Is the resume too short? Where can it elaborate? Job skills? Responsibilities? Education?
It looks wonderful but like I said in previous question, it looks little too tight. There really aren’t much space left, giving me an impression of too tight. Also it would have attracted reader more if you mentioned more about your computer skill. For example just by saying having excellent skill give a nice impression which can also support your objective.
9. Is material sequenced in order of importance and relevance?
All the materials are in order of importance and relevance.
10. Do bulleted items begin with action verbs? Are list items ordered in terms of importance?
Yes. You did a wonderful job on beginning with action verbs on bulleted items. Also list items are in exact ordered in terms of importance.
11. Does the resume avoid generalities and focus on specific information and professional terminology?
Yes. You explained in very detail in providing me specific information, making me understand easily and well on what you have done through.
12. Does the resume pass the Quadrant, Column, Squint, and Distance tests? Explain how the author might make improvements based on your test results.
It is classified clearly and neatly to each section.
13. What other observations can you make about the resume?
By explaining specific information for each section, I think this is your strength making your resume looks wonderful!