How to Check Your Resume Like a Pro: ATS Score, Keyword Match, Grammar, Formatting & Improvement Tips

5. Suggestions for Improvement: Final Polish Before Sending

Before you apply, always do a final improvement review. Think of it as shining your resume before an interview.

Things to check:

• Is your summary short and powerful?

• Are your achievements measurable? (e.g., “Increased sales by 30%”)

• Have you added the tools and technologies you actually use?

• Does your resume look balanced — not too empty, not too crowded?

• Are all dates, job titles, and company names consistent?

Small improvements often make the biggest impact.