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Do's & Don'ts
100
This the first section of your resume.
What is a heading?
100
This size is considered standard for margins.
What is 1 inch?
100
This is how long employers typically spend reviewing an applicant's resume.
What is 15 seconds?
100
Doing this multiple times before you submit a resume can help you avoid making errors.
What is proofreading?
100
These are dishonest and should be avoided on a resume.
What are lies (or misrepresentations)?
200
Your GPA should only be included in the "education" section if it's above this number.
What is 3.0?
200
These can be used to separate sections or headings.
What are lines?
200
This is an optional section of a resume that may be viewed as outdated by some employers.
What is an objective?
200
Potential employers generally see this number of typos or spelling/grammatical mistakes on a resume before they disregard it.
What is 1?
200
These kinds of details, beyond basic contact information, should not be included in a resume.
What are personal details?
300
Additional information might include this category of skills.
What is language?
300
This is the ideal length of a resume.
What is 1 page?
300
These are the two main types of resumes.
What are chronological and functional?
300
You should aim to have this number of people proofread your resume before you consider it complete.
What is 2?
300
You should avoid including that these are available upon request.
What are references?
400
Your experience should be described in these terms.
What are "action" verbs?
400
The balance between these two things is important in making your resume look professional.
What are text and white space?
400
This type of resume lists professional experiences by employers and date.
What is chronological?
400
This may not catch all your errors, so it's still important to proofread manually.
What is spellcheck?
400
These are considered the 3 C's of a well-written resume.
What are Clarity, Consistency, and Conciseness?
500
You should avoid including these unless they're relevant to the position you're applying for.
What are hobbies (or interests)?
500
Your experience should be listed in these, rather than in full sentences or paragraphs.
What are bullet points?
500
The advantage of a functional resume (particularly if you don't have much professional experience) is that it emphasizes these.
What are skills?
500
Resumes should avoid these types of pronouns.
What is first-person?
500
When possible, your experience should focus on these, specifically, rather than simple responsibilities or daily tasks.
What are accomplishments?