Resumes
What two things go in the top block of a resume?
What is name and contact information?
A cover letter should typically be about this length.
What is one page?
True or False: Most college students should keep their resume to two full pages.
What is False?
True or False: A cover letter should repeat your resume word for word.
What is False?
College students typically list this section above work experience if they have limited job history.
What is education?
This professional greeting is preferred over “To Whom It May Concern.”
What is “Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name]”?
Clubs, leadership roles, and volunteer work fall under this broader category.
What are extracurricular activities?
Overusing phrases like “I am the perfect candidate” can make your letter sound like this.
What is arrogant or exaggerated?
Instead of saying “Responsible for managing money,” you should include this to make it stronger.
What are specific accomplishments or results?
This format (block style with aligned paragraphs and no indentations) is standard for cover letters.
What is business letter format?