Edit and Format Your Resume

In this video, you will edit your resume and make formatting changes, so it is more polished and professional.

Resumes influence the way a potential employer perceives you.

They allow someone to quickly learn about you and determine whether you might be a good fit for the job.

Correct spelling, active verbs, and appearance all make a big impact.

Keep in mind: Resumes should be short and concise.

They don’t include every responsibility from every job.

Your resume should fit on one page.

In your interview, you can go into more detail about yourself, but your resume should showcase your best and most relevant accomplishments.

To start editing and formatting your resume, carefully read through each section.

Make sure your bullet points and descriptions are in the correct sections.

Then, check your grammar and punctuation.

A digital spelling and grammar check tool does not always find every mistake.

An error free resume shows the employer you care and gives a better first impression.

Next, look for strong action verbs and clear descriptions that stand out.

In your one-page resume, every word counts.

If there are places where you could pick a more applicable phrase or use fewer words to say the same thing, choose a more precise word or concise phrasing.

When you have finished proofreading your resume, make formatting changes, if necessary, so that the text fits on one page and is well-spaced.

You might: cut unnecessary words, reduce line spacing, or reduce font sizes.

When you’re finished, run the spelling and grammar check.

Digital spelling and grammar check tools are not perfect.

Read your resume out loud to double check for any missed errors.

If you have time, ask someone else to read your resume and give you feedback.

They may catch mistakes or unclear phrasing that you did not notice.

Once you are satisfied with your resume, prepare it to share with others.

To share your resume you can: print it, or download it as a specific file type, such as a "PDF" or a "Word document," and attach it to an email.

This lets people with different computer programs open your document when you send it to them.

You can also email it directly from Google Docs.

Email your resume as a PDF to your teacher to show what an awesome job you did! Now, it’s your turn: Read through each section of your resume, check for correct spelling and punctuation, make sure your information is accurate and complete, adjust the formatting so that your resume fits on one page, and email your resume to your teacher.