Skills
Formatting
Experience
Tailoring
100
Name one type of skill
hard / tools / techniques / languages
100
What helps break up large blocks of text on a resume?
spacing / headings
100
Why are bullet points preferred over paragraphs in the experience section?
easier to scan / clearer
100
Should you use the exact same resume for every job application?
No
200
Which of the following makes a skills section stand out the most?
A) Listing as many skills as possible
B) Using specific, relevant skills
C) Adding colours and icons
B) Using specific, relevant skills
200
Which of the following should NOT be included on a resume?
A) Education
B) Experience
C) Age
C) Age
200
Which bullet point is stronger and why?
A) Responsible for handling customer enquiries
B) Resolved 30+ customer enquiries daily, improving response time
B — shows impact + uses numbers
200
Why is tailoring your resume important?
A) Makes it longer
B) Shows relevance to the job
C) Adds more information
B) Shows relevance to the job
300
You're applying for a data analyst role. Which skills should be prioritised?
A) Communication, teamwork
B) Python, Excel, data analysis
C) Random mix of everything
B) Python, Excel, data analysis (relevant technical skills)
300
A resume uses inconsistent font sizes and spacing. What does this suggest?
A) The candidate is creative
B) The candidate lacks attention to detail
C) The resume has strong content
B) The candidate lacks attention to detail
300
A resume lists:
- Worked at a retail store
- Helped customers
- Did stock
What is the main issue?
too vague / no impact / no detail
300
A student applies for a marketing role but puts a coding project at the top.
What’s the issue?
not relevant to the role
400
A candidate lists strong technical skills (e.g. Python, Excel), but these are not mentioned in their experience or projects.
Why might this weaken their resume?
lack of evidence / skills aren’t supported by experience
400
Why can adding too much design (colours, graphics, icons) be a disadvantage in some industries?
can look unprofessional / distract from content
400
Name 3 types of experience you can include on a resume
work experience / volunteering / extracurriculars (or society involvement)
400
You have both relevant and irrelevant experience.
Should you remove the irrelevant experience completely or adjust how it’s presented?
adjust it / prioritise relevant parts
500
A candidate lists “Teamwork” and “Communication” as skills.
What is the main weakness of this?
too generic / not specific
500
A resume uses consistent fonts and spacing, but the margins are very narrow and the content fills almost the entire page.
What subtle issue does this create?
feels cramped / reduces readability despite being “technically” consistent
500
Two candidates have similar experience. One uses results-focused bullet points, the other uses general descriptions.
Why is one stronger?
shows impact and results clearly
500
Tailoring a resume is not just about adding keywords. What matters more?
A) Changing font and design
B) Reordering and emphasising relevant experience
C) Adding more content
B) Reordering and emphasising relevant experience