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Resume Interview Checklist

Before you hit apply, run your resume through nine quick questions. A two-minute check that can make the difference between being scanned past and being called back.

9-point self-check Takes 2 minutes One-page PDF Built for Australian hiring
You'll receive
PDF โ€” one page, ready to view or print

Tip: Print it out, or keep it open beside your resume and work through it question by question.

What you'll get

  • Nine straightforward questions to run before you submit any application
  • Covers role match, achievements, formatting and ATS keywords
  • Designed to take two minutes, not two hours
  • A quick gut-check before you hit submit

Best for

  • Anyone about to submit a job application
  • People who keep applying but aren't hearing back
  • Career changers tailoring a resume for a new industry
  • Anyone who wants a second pair of eyes, minus the wait

Inside the checklist

  • Role match, achievements and formatting checks
  • A keyword check against the job advertisement
  • The contact-details check most people skip
  • Pairs well with Resume Ready for a full rebuild
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FAQs

Yes. No credit card, no catch. Enter your name and email and the checklist comes straight to you.

It's a one-page PDF. It opens in any browser or PDF reader โ€” no special software needed โ€” and is ready to print or keep open on screen.

The checkboxes are visual, not fillable form fields, so they won't tick on screen. Print it out and tick by hand, or keep it open beside your resume and work through each question as you go.

No checklist can guarantee an interview. What it can do is catch the most common, avoidable reasons a resume gets passed over โ€” before you hit submit.

The checklist is a great final check. If you want step-by-step guidance on building the resume itself, Elevana's Resume Ready course walks you through the whole process โ€” from structure to language to final review.