Professional Summary
What is the purpose of a professional summary
To briefly highlight your skills, experience, and career goals.
What should each bullet point in the experience section start with?
An action verb
What font size is recommended for resume text?
10-12 pt.
What are soft skills?
Personal traits like teamwork, communication, and time management
Should you include your full address?
Yes, full address
How long should a professional summary be?
3-5 concise sentences
What kind of experiences can be included?
Jobs, internships, volunteer work, school projects.
What is the ideal length of a resume for high school students?
One Page
What are hard skills?
Technical abilities like coding, typing speed, or proficiency in software
Is it okay to use colored text?
No, stick to black and white
What should you avoid in a professional summary?
Generic phrases
How should experiences be listed?
In chronological order
Why is consistent formatting important?
It makes the resume easier to read and looks professional.
Where should you list extracurricular activities?
In a separate section or under experience called activities.
Should you include photos on your resume?
No
What type of tone should a professional summary have?
Professional
What should you include with each experience?
Job title, organization, location, and dates.
What should be bolded on a resume?
Section headers and job titles.
Why include activities on a resume?
They show leadership, teamwork, and initiative
What should you do before submitting your resume?
Proofread for spelling and grammar errors.
Give an example of a strong professional summary.
Answers varry
Give an example of a strong experience bullet point.
Answer Varries
Where should your resume be created?
In word document.
Give an example of a skill and activity pairing
Public speaking - member of debate team.
Name one common resume mistake.
Answer Varies