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Resume Screening Checklist

The document outlines a comprehensive resume screening checklist that includes criteria for evaluating basic information, education, relevant work experience, technical skills, soft skills, key accomplishments, customization, and additional considerations. It also describes a scoring system for each criterion, guiding the next steps based on the total score, such as proceeding to interviews or rejecting candidates. This checklist aims to ensure a thorough and structured approach to resume evaluation.

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Resume Screening Checklist

The document outlines a comprehensive resume screening checklist that includes criteria for evaluating basic information, education, relevant work experience, technical skills, soft skills, key accomplishments, customization, and additional considerations. It also describes a scoring system for each criterion, guiding the next steps based on the total score, such as proceeding to interviews or rejecting candidates. This checklist aims to ensure a thorough and structured approach to resume evaluation.

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Resume Screening Checklist

1. Basic Information

 ☐ Name and contact information (phone number, email address, location)


 ☐ Professional presentation (clear format, no major grammatical errors)

2. Education

 ☐ Relevant degree(s) or certifications (e.g., Bachelor’s, Master’s, technical certifications)


 ☐ GPA or academic honors (if applicable or required)
 ☐ Alignment of educational background with job requirements

3. Relevant Work Experience

 ☐ Number of years of relevant experience (e.g., “3+ years in software development”)


 ☐ Demonstrated achievements in similar roles
 ☐ Evidence of progression in responsibilities
 ☐ Experience in the same or related industry

4. Technical Skills

 ☐ Specific software, tools, or programming languages required for the role (e.g., Python,
Adobe Creative Suite)
 ☐ Certifications for technical competencies (e.g., AWS Certified, PMP)
 ☐ Hands-on examples or projects demonstrating technical expertise

5. Soft Skills and Leadership

 ☐ Evidence of teamwork, collaboration, or cross-functional work


 ☐ Leadership or mentoring experience
 ☐ Communication and problem-solving skills

6. Key Accomplishments

 ☐ Quantifiable results (e.g., "increased sales by 20%" or "reduced costs by $50,000")


 ☐ Examples of innovation, process improvement, or contributions beyond regular duties
 ☐ Alignment with key performance indicators (KPIs) for the role

7. Customization and Relevance

 ☐ Resume tailored to the job description (avoids generic applications)


 ☐ Use of relevant keywords from the job posting
 ☐ Focus on role-specific responsibilities and achievements

8. Additional Considerations
 ☐ Professional memberships or affiliations
 ☐ Volunteer work or extracurriculars (if relevant to the role or company values)
 ☐ Gaps in employment history explained (if applicable)

Scoring and Next Steps

 Scoring System:
Assign a point system (e.g., 0–5) for each criterion or section.
 Action Based on Score:
o ☐ Proceed to the interview stage
o ☐ Hold for further review
o ☐ Reject due to insufficient alignment with the role

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