Peer Review of Resumes

(Reviewers: Respond to each question in the space provided, then print or email this document to the writer.  Be sure to enter your name in the space provided.)

Name of Reviewer:                  

Name of Writer:      

1. What can the writer do to make the resume better tailored to the specific job being applied for?     

2. Is the layout and design pleasing to the eye?  Make at least one suggestion for improving it.

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?   

4. Is it easily readable (no confusing fonts, clearly marked sections)?  What improvements can be made?     

5. Does it use typography (including headers and bold and italics) appropriately and effectively?     

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.

7. Does the content of the resume support the objective?  Explain.     

8. Is the resume too short? Where can it elaborate? Job skills? Responsibilities? Education?     

9. Is material sequenced in order of importance and relevance?      

10. Do bulleted items begin with action verbs? Is there overuse of bulleted lists?     

11. Does the resume avoid generalities and focus on specific information and professional terminology?     

12. Does the resume pass the Quadrant and Column tests?     

13. What other observations can you make?