Personal Qualities
Resume Action Verbs
Resume Basicsry Name
References
Activities, Awards & Honors
100

Name one positive personal quality.

Respectful


100

Name one action verb for a resume.

Communicated

100

How should your name appear on a resume?

Your full legal name

100

Who can be a reference?

Teachers, counselors, coaches, supervisors.

100

Name one activity to include.

Honor roll

200

List two good qualities.

Honest, Hardworking

200

Give two resume verbs.

Managed Organized

200

Where should your name be placed?

At the top

200

Who should NOT be a reference?

Friends/Family

200

What awards should be listed?

Sports, clubs, community service, leadership roles

300

What are four good qualities?

Responsible Respectful Punctual Reliable.


300

Why use action verbs?

Action verbs are used to clearly describe skills, effort, and accomplishments.

300

Should nicknames be used?

No nicknames

300

What info must references include?

A reference must include who they are, where they work, and how to contact them.

300

Why list honors?

Honors show your achievements and make your resume stronger.

400

Why do employers care about qualities?

Because qualities show character, work ethic, and how a person will act in the workplace

400

Replace “helped” with a stronger verb.

Instead of saying “helped,” you can say assisted, supported, led, coordinated, or managed.

400

Should your name be large or small?

Your name should be large so employers can easily see who the resume belongs to.

400

Can family be references? Why?

No, family should not be references because employers want impartial feedback from someone who can evaluate your skills and work habits professionally.

400

What if you have no awards?

If you have no awards, focus on your participation, effort, and skills instead.

500

How do qualities affect success?

They influence behavior and opportunities

500

Write a strong resume bullet.

Supported community events by greeting guests and maintaining clean work areas.

Managed group projects and met deadlines through teamwork and communication.

500

Why must your email be professional?

Because your email shows your professionalism and first impression.

500

When should references be provided?

References should be provided only when requested by an employer.

500

Why is it important to include extracurricular activities on your resume?


Activities show skills, leadership, teamwork, and interests outside of school.

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