FORMATTING
Resume Sections
GENERAL
100

1 page or 2 maximum pages 

What is the desired length of a resume?

100

Some companies will disregard or eliminate your resume if they see this. 

What is a spelling or grammar error?

100

You can never do too much of this when preparing a resume? 

What is proofread?

200

11 or 12

What is the recommended font size for the body of the resume?

200

Reverse Chronological Order 

What order should job experiences be listed on a resume?

200

Each bullet point description should start with this type of word. 

What is an action verb?

300

These are the types of contact information that should be in the header of your resume.

What is Name, City, State, zip code, professional email address, cell phone number?

300

CPR certified would be in this resume section.

What is Certifications/Licensures or additional skills section? 

300

An "Objective" statement is outdated and modern resumes can use one of these instead.

What is a Headline or Summary? 

400

You should submit your resume online as this type of file document. 

What is a PDF?

400

This is header, experience, education, skills, additional information. 

What are the common resume sections?

400

This information should never be included in your resume. 

What is personal information regarding your family or personal life?

500

This is how many versions of your resume you should have.

What is an unlimited number and most likely more than one? 

500

Effective modern resumes are not a list of tasks they be should be focused on this. 

What is accomplishments and results?

500

The document that generally accompanies your resume when applying for a job or scholarship award.

What is a cover letter?

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