Resume Do’s & Don’ts

Fix This!

Power Words

True or False

Bonus Round

100

Should you include your full home address?


No, city and state are enough.


100

Fix this: 'Did stuff at work.


Managed tasks like stocking shelves and helping customers.


100

Which is stronger: Helped or Assisted?


Assisted


100

True or False: You should use short, clear bullet points.


True


100

What's one thing you should always check before sending your resume?


Spelling and grammar.


200

Should you list every job you've ever had?


No, only the most relevant ones. 


200

Fix this: Helped customers.


Assisted customers with questions and purchases.


200

Which is stronger: Did or Managed?


Managed. 


200

True or False: You should lie to make your resume sound better.


False


200

What’s a good file type to save your resume as?


PDF

300

Should you write in full paragraphs?


No, use bullet points.


300

Fix this: Typed things.


Typed letters, emails, and updated files.



300

Which is stronger: Made or Created?


Created.


300

True or False: Resumes should be colorful to stand out.


False

300

What section comes first on your resume?


Contact information.


400

Should you include a photo on your resume (in the U.S.)?


No, it's not recommended.


400

Fix this: Cleaned.


Kept the work area clean and followed safety rules.


400

Which is stronger: Fixed or Repaired?


Repaired. 


400

True or False: Action words are better than passive words.


True 

400

What does a good resume show?


Your skills, experience, and achievements.


500

Should your resume be one page or more?


One page is best if you have less experience.


500

Fix this: 'Answered phones (sometimes).'


Answered phones and took clear messages.


500

Which is stronger: Worked or Led?


Led.

500

True or False: It’s okay to say 'I don’t know what I did' on a resume.


False

500

What should you write instead of 'References available upon request'?


Nothing. Just leave it off.