✅ From "Rejected" to "Selected": Your Final CV Checklist

Job seeker reviewing resume checklist before submitting online application

Use this final resume checklist to improve clarity fix errors quantify achievements and increase interview chances before submitting applications.


Before clicking the Submit button 🚀, take a few minutes to review your CV. Small fixes can make a big difference. This checklist helps both humans 👀 and bots 🤖 understand your value.

⏱️ The 6-Second Test

Recruiters often scan a CV very quickly. Ask yourself:

  • 📝 Is the layout clean?
  • 🔍 Are headings clear?
  • 📌 Are key skills easy to spot?

If someone can understand your profile in 6 seconds, you’re on the right track ✔️

✏️ Proofreading Matters

Spelling and grammar errors hurt credibility ❌ Both humans and ATS systems notice mistakes.

  • 🔤 Check spelling
  • 📚 Fix grammar
  • 👀 Read it twice

A polished CV shows professionalism 🌟

📊 Show Value with Numbers

Don’t just list tasks. Show impact using data 🎯

Examples:

  • ✔️ Increased sales by 20%
  • ✔️ Managed 5+ projects
  • ✔️ Reduced errors by 30%

Numbers make achievements clear and measurable 📈

🚀 Final Step

Once your CV is ready:

  • 🤖 Submit ATS-friendly version online
  • 🎨 Keep traditional version for networking

Ready to apply? Explore opportunities on Job Wave 🌊 and move from rejected to selected!

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