CV Quality Checklist
This checklist helps junior developers avoid common mistakes and stand out to tech recruiters.
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🧾 Contact Information
- Professional email address (no nicknames or school emails)
- Includes phone number with country code
- LinkedIn profile (custom URL preferred)
- GitHub or portfolio link (if applicable)
- All links work and point to meaningful content
- File name is clean:
Firstname_Lastname_CV.pdf
🗣️ Personal Statement
- Written in 1st person but without “I” (implied voice)
- Reflects your strengths and career goals clearly
- Tailored to the kind of roles you’re applying for
- Avoids clichés and buzzwords unless supported by evidence
🎓 Education
- School name and degree are clearly stated
- Dates are accurate (no outdated “Expected Graduation”)
- GPA only included if requested or strong
- Only relevant coursework is listed
- Degree abbreviation is clear to non-local readers
💼 Work & Volunteer Experience
- Each entry includes job title, organization, and dates
- Bullet points follow: Action verb + task + result
- Avoids vague phrases like “Worked on…”
- Describes your actual impact or contribution
- Includes context for company or project if not well-known
🛠️ Projects
- Title is meaningful and descriptive
- Short summary of the project or problem it solves
- Technology stack used is listed
- What you did is clearly explained (especially in team projects)
- Includes link to GitHub or live demo (if available)
📋 Skills Section
- Skills are grouped (e.g., Languages, Tools, Frameworks)
- No star ratings or bars
- No beginner-level tools unless relevant
- No outdated technologies unless required by job
- Avoids mixing soft skills with tech skills
🎓 Certifications & Awards
- Each entry includes name, issuer, and date
- Only relevant or recognized certificates are listed
- No expired or “in-progress” items from over 6 months ago
🌍 Languages & Interests
- Languages are accurately rated (fluent/conversational/professional)
- Hobbies listed add personality or insight (not clichés)
- Avoids generic filler (“movies, music, hanging out”)
🎨 Formatting & Meta Details
- Font size is readable (10–12pt for body, 14–16pt for headers)
- Uses consistent formatting (dates, layout, alignment)
- No tables, graphics, or headers that may break in ATS
- Saved and submitted as PDF (unless instructed otherwise)
- LinkedIn content matches CV (titles, dates, companies)
How Linero Tech Prepares You to Stand Out with a Strong CV
At Linero Tech, we know that creating a standout CV is just as important as gaining technical skills; especially for junior developers breaking into the industry. That’s why career readiness is built into all of our training programs.
Here’s how we help you apply everything in this checklist:
Guided CV Workshops: We walk you through each section—from personal statements to project descriptions—so you understand how to present yourself clearly and professionally.
Hands-On Portfolio Building: You’ll complete real coding projects during your program, which means you’ll graduate with strong, portfolio-ready work that you can confidently include on your CV and GitHub.
1-on-1 CV Reviews: You’ll receive personal feedback from instructors who understand what tech recruiters look for—so your CV isn’t just polished, it’s strategic.
LinkedIn and GitHub Coaching: We go beyond the document itself to help you present a cohesive professional identity across all platforms.
Whether you’re applying for internships, junior roles, or your very first tech job, we make sure your CV tells your story—and reflects the skills you’ve worked hard to build.
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