Resume Jeopardy

Format

100

This is the ideal length of a resume.

What is 1-2 pages?

200

Your name should be in a font size at least this large.

What is 18 pt font?

300

How many paragraphs typically go into a cover letter 

What is 3

400

How many pages is a cover letter 

What is 1 

500

In describing your experience, you should begin each point with this kind of word.

What are action verbs?

Proofreading

100

Some companies will trash your resume after seeing this number of grammar or spelling errors.

What is 1?

200

This particular office specializes in resume review and would be a great place to have your resume proofread.

What is CEER?

300

This should be done by multiple people before submitting your resume to any organization.

What is proofreading?

400

These should NEVER be found on your resume.

What are spelling and grammar errors?

500

Name 2 categories in your resume 

What is highlights, education, work experience or references 

General

100

How many references should you have in your resume? 

What is 3 

200

Information from this time period should not be found in your resume.

What is Elementary School?

300

This information should never be included in your resume.

What is information regarding your touchy personal life?

400

Best email to include on your resume 

What is your first and last name 

500

Always do this before submitting a cover letter 

What is customizing it for that specific organization