Resume Basics
This is a document that summarizes your education, experience, and skills.
What is a resume?
This section lists where you’ve gone to school.
What is the education section?
DO use this type of language to describe tasks and achievements.
What is action-oriented language?
These strong verbs help describe your accomplishments.
What are action verbs?
This standard font is recommended for resumes.
What is Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri?
The main purpose of a resume is to do this.
What is get an interview?
This section highlights what you've done at past jobs.
What is the experience section?
DON’T use this type of email address on a resume.
What is an unprofessional email address (e.g., partydude99@email.com)?
Instead of “did,” use this stronger verb.
What is “completed” or “executed”?
Your resume margins should typically be no smaller than this.
What is 0.5 inches?
A resume should typically be no longer than this for high school students.
What is one page?
A list of talents like teamwork, leadership, or time management would go here.
What is the skills section?
DO list experiences in this order, starting with the most recent.
What is reverse chronological order?
Instead of “helped,” use a word like this that shows leadership.
What is “assisted,” “collaborated,” or “coordinated”?
This layout style is most common for beginner resumes.
What is chronological format?
This section at the top should include your name, phone number, and email.
What is the contact information?
You include this when you've done volunteer work or extracurricular activities.
What is the activities or volunteer section?
DON’T use this type of font that looks decorative.
What is a fancy or hard-to-read font?
This kind of word describes the result of your action (e.g., "increased," "improved").
What is a result-oriented word?
You should save your resume with this file type when emailing.
What is PDF?
The ideal resume is tailored to this.
What is the job or internship you're applying for?
This optional section at the top summarizes your qualifications in 1–2 sentences.
What is the objective or summary statement?
DO proofread to avoid these. Even one can make a bad impression.
What are spelling or grammar mistakes?
Instead of saying "responsible for," you should start with this type of word.
What is a power verb (e.g., led, organized, managed)?
Resumes should use this kind of tone—professional but not this.
What is too casual or overly personal?