Resume Do’s & Don’ts
Should you include your full home address?
No, city and state are enough.
Fix this: 'Did stuff at work.
Managed tasks like stocking shelves and helping customers.
Which is stronger: Helped or Assisted?
Assisted
True or False: You should use short, clear bullet points.
True
What's one thing you should always check before sending your resume?
Spelling and grammar.
Should you list every job you've ever had?
No, only the most relevant ones.
Fix this: Helped customers.
Assisted customers with questions and purchases.
Which is stronger: Did or Managed?
Managed.
True or False: You should lie to make your resume sound better.
False
What’s a good file type to save your resume as?
Should you write in full paragraphs?
No, use bullet points.
Fix this: Typed things.
Typed letters, emails, and updated files.
Which is stronger: Made or Created?
Created.
True or False: Resumes should be colorful to stand out.
False
What section comes first on your resume?
Contact information.
Should you include a photo on your resume (in the U.S.)?
No, it's not recommended.
Fix this: Cleaned.
Kept the work area clean and followed safety rules.
Which is stronger: Fixed or Repaired?
Repaired.
True or False: Action words are better than passive words.
True
What does a good resume show?
Your skills, experience, and achievements.
Should your resume be one page or more?
One page is best if you have less experience.
Fix this: 'Answered phones (sometimes).'
Answered phones and took clear messages.
Which is stronger: Worked or Led?
Led.
True or False: It’s okay to say 'I don’t know what I did' on a resume.
False
What should you write instead of 'References available upon request'?
Nothing. Just leave it off.