Collect the personal information needed (such as dates of jobs, graduation, etc.) to complete your resume.

Step 1: Preparations
Before you create your resume, complete the following steps:

a. Collect the personal information needed (such as dates of jobs, graduation, etc.) to complete your resume.
b. Review the rubric to see the specifics for each grading criteria.
c. Review the Sophia tutorials provided in the course for tips and guidelines:
Preparing a Resume
A Targeted Resume

Step 2: Creation

Open the resume template and add your details. When creating your resume, pay attention to your formatting. Formatting is usually the first thing someone notices about a resume. Despite what you may have heard, having a colorful, elaborate resume is not required, nor is it preferable except for in a few unusual industries. All that extra design and color makes it difficult for an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to read, meaning your resume could be thrown out without being considered. An effectively-formatted resume is concise and uses a consistent style throughout the entire document, which makes it easy to read. Clear presentation ensures that your most important information will stand at first glance.

Once you have created your resume, you can use Jobscan to scan your resume. After you upload your resume and a related job posting, Jobscan will analyze your resume and give you a score to help you see how well you’ve tailored your resume to the role.

Step 3: Submission
Once you have reviewed your final resume, it is time to submit your touchstone.

Refer to the checklist below throughout the Touchstone process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

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