Scoring your documents

Create the perfect resume and cover letter

Scoring your resumes and cover letters helps you perfect each document. Get customized feedback on ways to improve your documents based on best practices from industry experts.

• Note: While the term 'resume' is used below, all steps apply to cover letters (in the corresponding section of the site).

1. Click on Resumes in the top bar or side menu.
2. Click on the resume card that you want to score.
3. Click Score Your Resume.
4. A popup will appear with an overall score and suggestions for improvements.
5. Each tab corresponds to a different Best Practice and offers suggestions for improvements.
   • The Accomplishments listed in each tab are ones we've determined could be updated to be even stronger.
   • Read the suggestion and then click Update next to any line item that you want to edit.
   • Re-run the scorer after any updates to see your score improve!