Format it Right
True or False: you should use fancy formats to make your resume stand out
What is FALSE
Where you go to find tips and tricks about resume building
What is the resume development page on the UA Student Life Career Center website
Standard length for a resume
What is one page
The type of verbs you start your bullet points with
What are action verbs (ex: participated, learned, etc)
Ideal font size for a resume
Between 10-12pt font
How you should explain your work and volunteer experience
The contact information at the top of the resume should always include
What are full name, email address, and a link to a website (ex: LinkedIn profile)
what is communicated?
After contact information, this comes next on a resume
What is education (where you talk about your school, major, minor and awards)
How you should order your experience on your resume
What is reverse chronological order (from most recent to least recent)
A good action verb to describe leading a project
Correct answers can include: led, directed, spearheaded
The recommended file format to submit your resume
What is a PDF
If your resume is too short you can add these things
What is relevant coursework, project work, and special interests
You should include your GPA if it is this number or higher
A strong action verb to use when describing the creation of a new process or system
Correct answers include: Developed, designed, or established
What is Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
What is software used by companies to screen resumes
One major thing you should avoid putting on your resume
What is your home address
An action verb would you use to describe improving a process or outcome
Correct answers: Enhanced, optimized, or upgraded