This document provides an agenda and guidelines for a resume peer review session. It includes tips for properly formatting sections of a resume like the header, experiences, education, and accomplishment statements. Students will review each other's resumes based on consistency, clear communication of strengths and qualifications, and alignment with provided rubrics. The session will conclude by discussing next steps like signing up for office hours and finalizing resumes and cover letters.

1. COMM 202
T20, T21 & T27
Week 5: Resume Peer Review
Garret LaValley
No Laptops or
Cellphones, NameCards
out please!

2. Agenda
1. Resume Style
2. Resume Peer Review
3. Action Items
LNOSRQ

3. Resume Peer Review

4. o Name is preferred name with
(given name) in brackets
o Phone and address are
included
o LinkedIn URL is
personalized
Header
o No personal pronouns (I, we, he,
she)
o Reasonable amount of white
space – is it easy to read?
o Experiences listed in reverse
chronological order by start date
General
o Titles formatted the same
o Spacing is consistent
o Margins are reasonable (≥1.5cm)
o Phrases either ALL end in period or not
o Dates
o Usually right-aligned
o All have month and year, or just year
o All months are abbreviated to same # of letters
o Uses hyphens (–) OR dashes (-)
o Font:
o Size is ≥ 10
o Generally no more than two types of font
o Numbers < 10 are spelled out (i.e. two vs. 2)
o Bullets: same size/style, aligned
Consistency
Formatting

5. • Very clearly and convincingly summarizes
strengths/experiences/skills
• Provides clear and convincing link to the rest of the resume
• Matching to job posting (multiple references)
• Third person
• Does it include Career Aspirations or additional languages (if
possible)
Profile / Key Competencies

6. • Does it clearly summarize
education experiences (i.e.
including academic projects /
relevant courses / grades /
awards)?
• Is there any ambiguity with respect
to the info provided?
• Does it match the job description?
Rubric Important Guidelines
o BCom not BCOMM
o Start with the degree
o List expected date of completion (either as “Completion:
…” or “Expected Completion: ...”)
o No laundry lists of courses: only specific, relevant
courses
o GPA –score/%/letter grade, indicating the school scale
o Key/relevant projects and awards: write in
accomplishment statement form
o Transfer schools can be separate if desired
o Exchange schools can be separate or incorporated
Education

7. • Are experiences achievement based?
• Do numbers clearly quantify
achievements where appropriate?
• Do statements have Accomplishment,
Proof, Transferrable Skills, and Scope
of Action?
• Are the result verbs varied and strong?
• Does language indicate familiarity with
industry / company? Does it match the
job description?
Rubric Important Guidelines
o Reverse chronological order by start date
o You can include explanation sentences of
companies/experiences if necessary (but need to do it for
ALL or NONE)
o Eliminate filler words
o Keep it to one sentence (2 lines is best)
o The elements of the RATS statement should be apparent
(but not necessarily in RATS order)
Accomplishment Statements

8. • Personal qualifications are well tailored to requirements of job (clear 60-
70% match)
• Multiple words from job description are included in resume (5+)
• Interests section show personality and relevant specific interests
• There is strong evidence of CAN-WANT-FIT match made
Branding

9. • Personal style is consistent across both Resume & Cover Letter
Integration

10. Who got the
interview?

11. Action Items
 Sign up for OFFICE HOURS on COOL!
 LinkedIn assignment due before next tutorial
 Final Resume & Cover Letter
due March 8th @2:00PM on Turnitin