10-Point Resume Scorecard
Grade your analyst resume the way hiring managers do: 10 checks with honest score bands, plus exactly where to start fixing a failing screen first.
1 point each:
- Every bullet has a number.
- Numbers survive "how measured?"
- Tools named per bullet.
- One messy-data project shown.
- Cleaning decisions documented.
- Zero buzzword adjectives.
- Public artifact linked.
- SQL evidence beyond "proficient."
- Outcomes stated, not activities.
- Tailored to the JD.
8–10: shortlist-ready. 5–7: fix gaps, then apply. ≤4: rebuild first — start at Resume Feedback.
Related: Data Analyst Resume Guide · Data Analyst Roadmap 5 Month Plan
Frequently Asked Questions
What matters most on an analyst resume?
Verifiable numbers per bullet and one messy-data project with documented decisions. Certificates rank last.
What score should I reach before applying?
8+. At 5–7 fix the gaps first; at 4 or below rebuild before applying — volume can't fix a failing screen.
What is the most common failing check?
Bullets without numbers — activity stated, no outcome. Add the metric first, rewrite second.
Written by
Founder at Topfolio with 6+ years in data & analytics across JPMC, Ultrahuman, and high-growth startups. Sat on hiring panels, reviewed 500+ resumes, and writes practical SQL & data guides.
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