Tips and Hints
How long is an ideal resume?
What is 1-Page
Which of the following is not a heading: Education, Work Experience, Marital Status, or Languages?
What is Marital Status
True or False, a resume should focus on your special competencies and qualities?
What is true
How many bullets should each experience have?
What is 3 to 5
True or False, Headings should be bolder or in a bigger sized font to help readers follow the organization?
What is true
Descriptions should start with: verbs, "duties included" or "responsible for," or personal pronouns (I, we, my) ?
What are verbs
Where should your contact information be?
Where is at the top of the resume
True or False, A Heading is NOT meant to distinguish different sections/experiences?
What is false
Experiences should be in which order: Descending chronological order (Newest/Latest to Oldest) or Ascending chronological order (Oldest to Newest)?
What is Descending chronological order
What component shows your moral fiber and character?
Awards/Honors
What verb tense should be used on the resume?
Past tense
True or False. When creating a resume you should use a template.
False
What component is considered the "heart" of your resume?
Experience (jobs, community service, etc.)
This portion comes after the heading in a resume ......
Education
True or False
Resumes should be tailored to the job your applying to.
True