Test your resume knowledge
The best resumes are only one page.
Resumes should never be more than one page
A two page resume is acceptable
Resumes can be as long as they need to be
Recruiters only want a one page resume
Should a Career Objective be listed on your resume?
A Summary of Qualifications best describes your skills
A Career Objective helps employers know how the job can benefit your career
A Career Objective focuses on the exact job
A Career Objective shows the employer your motivation
What does ATS stand for?
Action Thoughts Summary
Action Tracking System
Applicant Tracking System
Applicants Tracking Systems
What is the importance of key words on a resume?
The more key words you have the better score you will have
The ATS System will scan for words that enable a candidate to remain in the applicant pool
Your job experience is the most important information on your resume
Not listing specific key words doesn't pigeon hole you into a specific job allows for more job opportunities
Which one is not an action word?
Implemented
Detail-oriented
Organized
Developed
How long does a recruiter spend reviewing a resume?
90 seconds
16 seconds
60 seconds
Less than 10 seconds
Where should Education be listed on the resume?
Before the Experience section
Always at the bottom
Depends on the year you graduated
Your resume is doomed if you don't have a degree
What is the purpose of a resume?
To get a job
To get an interview
To introduce yourself to the employer
To network
What is the best way to describe your employment experience?
The more detailed the better. Employers want to see everything you've done one.
Just in paragraphs
Just bullets
Combination of succinct paragraphs and bullets
What is the most effective way to describe your job responsibilities?
Explain daily tasks so the employer knows what the job entails
Accomplishment oriented with quantifying and qualifying results
Discuss responsibilities only if they relate to a potential job
List names of company, your position, location, and dates worked
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