How to Get Your Resume Reviewed Before You Apply

After staring at your resume for hours, it's hard to spot your own blind spots. Getting outside feedback — from the right sources — makes a real difference.

Ask someone in your target field, not just anyone

A friend in an unrelated industry may catch typos but miss whether your experience is framed the way employers in your field expect.

Use career services if you have access

• College or university alumni career centres, even years after graduating
• Public employment support services
• Some libraries and community organizations offer free reviews

Ask specific questions

"Does this read like I'm qualified for a coordinator role?" gets better feedback than "does this look okay?"

Give it a rest before your final read

Step away for a day, then reread it fresh — you'll catch things you missed while writing.