Font & Format
Arial, Times New Roman, Calibri, Cambria, and Garamond.
What are universal fonts you should use on a resume?
Led, created, organized, assisted, managed.
What are examples of action verbs used to start bullet points on a resume?
Contact Info, Education, Experience.
What are the three core sections every resume should include?
Resumes must be one page.
What is a common myth—especially for students with lots of experience or grad students?
Using keywords from a job or internship posting.
What is one way to tailor your resume to increase your chances of being seen by ATS?
10 to 12 points.
What is the recommended font size range for resume text?
“Responsible for customer service.”
What is a weak bullet point that needs an action verb and quantifiable result?
GPA, expected graduation date, major.
What are things you should list under the Education section?
I can just list duties from my job description.
What is a resume writing mistake that misses the opportunity to show your impact?
The job description mentions teamwork, leadership, and time management.
What should you highlight in your bullet points to match these skills?
Margins smaller than 0.5 inches.
What is a formatting choice that can make your resume hard to read or get flagged by ATS?
Instead of “helped with event,” write “coordinated setup for a 100-person fundraising event.”
What is an example of how to make a bullet more specific and impactful?
Clubs, volunteer work, leadership roles.
What can go in an “Activities” or “Leadership” section?
You should include every job you've ever had.
What is a mistake that can make a resume unfocused or too long?
Changing the order of bullet points so the most relevant experience comes first.
What is a formatting trick to tailor a resume to a specific role?
.docx or .pdf.
What are the most common file formats to submit a resume in?
Tutored three students weekly, leading to an average letter grade improvement across subjects.
What is a bullet point that includes both action and impact?
Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Canva.
What are examples of hard skills that might go in a "Skills" section?
Resumes are only for jobs.
What is a myth that ignores the value of resumes for scholarships, internships, and research?
Using VMock to get smart feedback and improve your match score.
What is a campus tool that helps you tailor your resume for different opportunities?
Headers, columns, text boxes, and graphics.
What are formatting features that ATS systems may not read correctly?
Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles, improving class engagement by 40%.
What is an example of a bullet point that shows both initiative and measurable success
Awards, languages, certifications.
What are optional resume sections that can help you stand out?
A resume is set-it-and-forget-it.
What is a myth that ignores the need to tailor resumes for each opportunity?
Reading the job description, identifying 3 key themes, and matching them with skills, keywords, and experience in your resume.
What is an effective strategy for tailoring your resume for highly competitive internships?