Resume Categories
Resumes should include this section to provide your contact information, ideally at the top of the page.
What is the header or about me section
When submitting a resume, it’s important to tailor it to this.
What is the specific job or job description
Instead of long paragraphs, this type of layout is recommended for listing job duties or skils
What are bullet points?
What is a good rule for using capital letters at the beginning of bullet points?
What is either use them on all bullet points or none
True or False: Once you've made your resume you can use it to apply for any job at any time.
(you must also say WHY it is true or false!!)
What is false. Resume's must be edited to update for changes in skills, education, and work history and should be customized for each job you apply for.
Employers look for this section to quickly understand your career focus and what you bring to the table.
What is the objective statement or summary
This is the ideal page length for a resume, especially for early career professionals.
What is one page
An important formatting style that draws attention to important key words on your resume
What is using bold type?
What are spelling errors?
This section highlights your academic background and achievements
What is the education section?
Instead of long paragraphs, this type of layout is recommended for listing job duties or skils
What are bullet points?
Too much of this on a resume can prevent employers from quickly finding important information
What are graphics and pictures?
2-3 minutes
What is the average time employers will look at your resume?
This section provides insight into your job titles, companies, and dates of employment.
What is the work experience section?
This unintentional error, common in written documents, can make a resume look unprofessional.
What are spelling and grammar errors?
This design element, a bolded or larger font for section titles, helps guide the reader through the resume.
What are section headers?
The ATS or computer system that might screen your resume before a real person does.
What is an applicant tracking system?
Many recruiters scan this section to understand what specific things you can do for their business.
What is the skills section?
Personal information that should NOT be put on a resume?
Instead of centering all text, it’s usually best to align text in this way for improved readability.
What is left alignment?
Making sure that your resume is focused on this can help make it stand out to employers
What is a specific job description?