Resume Basics
What is the main purpose of a resume?
To showcase your qualifications and get an interview.
Problem-solving
What skill is shown when fixing problems?
These are abilities like teamwork and communication
What are soft skills?
This common mistake involves spelling or grammar issues.
What are typos/errors?
This section includes your name, phone number, and email.
What is the header/contact information?
What comes after your job title
Company name
These are teachable abilities like coding or Excel
What are hard skills?
Including this personal info is not appropriate (e.g., age, marital status).
What is irrelevant personal information?
This optional section briefly summarizes your career goals.
What is a summary or objective statement?
True or False: You should include every job you’ve ever had
What is false?
This is the most important thing to do before submitting your resume.
What is proofreading and tailoring it to the job?
These words help your resume pass applicant tracking systems
What are keywords?
This happens when you send the same resume to every job.
What is not tailoring/customizing your resume?
True or False: A resume should include your full home address.
What is false?
This is the recommended tense for current jobs
What is present tense?
You should match your skills to this
What is the job description?
Using “I,” “me,” or “my” is generally avoided in resumes.
What is first-person language?
This type of resume focuses on skills rather than work history.
What is a functional resume?
Time management
What skill is shown when meeting deadlines?
This system scans resumes before a human sees them
What is an ATS (Applicant Tracking System)?
This unethical mistake involves false information.
What is lying or exaggerating?