Résumé Critique

The primary purpose of a résumé is to obtain an interview for a job.  Hiring officials have limited time for reviewing résumés, so your résumé must generate maximum impact.  A résumé critique will help ensure the effectiveness of your document.

To be eligible for a résumé critique by a Job Connection staff member, you must first upload a draft of your résumé into your eRecruiting account. Please do not use a template. Open a new MS Word document, and type your résumé information.

The following steps can help you prepare your draft:

1. Use the Résumé Building Worksheet (130 kb) to help you gather ideas and collect your employment and educational background information.
2. For layout assistance, follow one of the samples. Sample 1 (103 kb) displays standard layout, and Sample 2 (72 kb) demonstrates the format for a scannable résumé.

After completing your draft, upload it into your JCC account.  Then call (505) 224-3060 to schedule a one-on-one résumé critique appointment.

Other resources:

Federal Résumé Sample (91 kb)

Federal Employment Résumé Template (120 kb)

Test your résumé writing knowledge at http://www.quintcareers.com/resume_quizzes.html

To help you write job duty statements for your résumé, go to
http://online.onetcenter.org/

Test your cover letter writing knowledge at http://www.quintcareers.com/cover_letter_quiz.html

Sample cover letters for all occasions at
http://www.careerlab.com/letters/

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