Resume Peer Editing
There is no "OBJECTIVE" line. During interviews I was given the advice that when applying and interviewing for internships your objective is obvious and therefore become redundant for the reader.
There is no "OBJECTIVE" line. During interviews I was given the advice that when applying and interviewing for internships your objective is obvious and therefore become redundant for the reader.
Comments
Peer Editing
1. What can the writer do to make the resume better tailored to the specific job being applied for?
The only way I believe this could be improved would to be to add an objective statement.
2. Is the layout and design pleasing to the eye? Make at least one suggestion for improving it.
I like the centered name and left aligned section headers. However, I think you could maybe put one space in between jobs and leadership positions.
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?
I believe this resume fits in the page with no problem.
4. Is it easily readable (no confusing fonts, clearly marked sections)? What improvements can be made?
It is easily readable I think the section headers should be either in a different font or bigger. They blend with your non-section headers.
5. Does it use typography (including headers and bold and italics) appropriately and effectively?
I think your name/address heading is excellent. Once again, maybe bold or italic the section headers such as work experience, etc.
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.
I'm confused by the highlights section. I think these should go under responsiblities within your position. The greater your work/job experience looks the better. You could use the highlights section to beef up the leadership positions section.
7. Does the content of the resume support the objective (if there is one)? Explain.
There is no objective.
8. Is the resume too short? Where can it elaborate? Job skills? Responsibilities? Education?
As I said before, I would change the highlights section. Otherwise, there is a good balance.
9. Is material sequenced in order of importance and relevance?
Yes, more recent positions are listed first.
10. Do bulleted items begin with action verbs? Are list items ordered in terms of importance?
Absolutely. I think this is one of your strong points.
11. Does the resume avoid generalities and focus on specific information and professional terminology?
Yes the professional terminology is good. However, if you could use numbers at all such as "sales of $15,00" or "managed a budget of $30,00" it would help put your responsiblities in perspective for whoever is reviewing the resume.
12. Does the resume pass the Quadrant, Column, Squint, and Distance tests? Explain how the author might make improvements based on your test results.
Yes, it does.
13. What other observations can you make about the resume?
I think you have some great content. The one thing that sticks out the most to me is that there could be more white space between jobs.
Hope that helped a little!
Peer Resume Editing
Matt
1. What can the writer do to make the resume better tailored to the specific job being applied for?
I think that you do need an objective statement. Currently it seems way too general.
2. Is the layout and design pleasing to the eye? Make at least one suggestion for improving it?
I think you have a good layout going. Just adjust the top part of it where you have your name and address. Should be aligned with the bidy
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?
It definitely does fit in well. Maybe a little overcrowed. I would say that you adjust some sentences and enlarge the font a little. Completely upto you.
4. Is it easily readable (no confusing fonts, clearly marked sections)? What improvements can be made?
The resume is easily readable. The sections should be listed in a bigger font.
5. Does it use typography (including headers and bold and italics) appropriately and effectively?
I think typography is well used i.e. appriately and effectively in this resume.
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.
For the most part things are located in a good order. Personally, I think work experience should be put after education.
7. Does the content of the resume support the objective (if there is one)? Explain.
The content does support the objective but I think you need to put an objective line in if you decide to apply online for positions.
8. Is the resume too short? Where can it elaborate? Job skills? Responsibilities? Education?
The resume is definitely not short. I think it is thoughtfully written.
9. Is material sequenced in order of importance and relevance?
I think the material is thoughtfully palces in sequential order of importance and relevance.
10. Do bulleted items begin with action verbs? Are list items ordered in terms of importance?
Action verbs are used effectively and they do emphasize on the the job fuctions previously achieved.
11. Does the resume avoid generalities and focus on specific information and professional terminology?
I think the resume does cater to specifc information and professional terminology
12. Does the resume pass the Quadrant, Column, Squint, and Distance tests? Explain how the author might make improvements based on your test results.
I think it passes all the tests. The top part of the resume should be adjusted to be in allignment with the body.
13. What other observations can you make about the resume?
I think it is a thoughtful resume but career or intership goals are a little unclear. Other than that, you do a good job in selling yourself to the employers.