Resume Basics
What is the purpose of a resume?
To show your skills, experience, and education when applying for a job or opportunity.
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), Al-Quds University, expected graduation 2026.
Education
What’s wrong here? “My email: cutiepie123@gmail.com”
Unprofessional email address
Clue: To plan and arrange the steps of a task or event.
organized
True or False: You should write in full paragraphs on your resume.
False
What section includes your phone number and email address?
Contact Information
Volunteered 40 hours at a rural health clinic providing basic health screenings.
Volunteer experience
What should you always check for before submitting your resume?
Spelling and grammar mistakes
Clue: To give something, such as help, information, or a service.
provided
Your email should be _____ and appropriate.
Professional
What is a the one-sentence summary of what your aim is for the job or internship called?
Professional Summary/Objective Statement
Co-authored a research paper on antibiotic resistance published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Research/Publications
Should you include your hobbies on a resume?
Yes, but only if they show relevant skills (e.g. teamwork, leadership, creativity).
Clue: To put a plan, idea, or system into action.
implemented
A resume should be how many pages long?
1-2 pages maximum
True or False: You should include your marital status on your resume.
False
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SPSS, and statistical data analysis.
skill
What are the 5 main parts of a basic resume?
Contact Info, Objective, Education, Experience, Skills
Extra: (research, certificates, volunteer work, references)
Clue: To make something better or more effective.
improved
What is the very first thing at the top of your resume?
Your name and contact information
What file type should you submit your resume in?
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Certifications
What’s a good reason to keep your resume to one page?
A one-page resume makes it easier for recruiters to quickly spot your key qualifications.
ou’re the person who always takes the lead in group projects. What skill is that?
Leadership
Fluency in Spanish is what type of skill?
a soft skill