Key Elements of a Resume

What should be avoided in a scannable resume?

• Formats
• Underlining
• Italics
• Sans Serif type

What should be used to proofread a resume?

• An online grammar checker
• A professional resume writer
• No proofreading is necessary
• A friend or family member

What should be used to print a resume?

• Recycled paper
• Colored paper
• High quality paper
• Low quality paper

What should be done when developing an e-mailable resume?

• Contact the company for specific guidelines
• Include Italics
• Use a Serif font style
• Use underlining

Which of the following should be included in the 'Work Experience' section of a resume?

• Summer jobs
• Course highlights
• High school name
• Certificates

Which of the following is an example of a hard skill?

• Loyalty
• Outgoing personality
• Research and writing
• Being responsible

What should be the font size for a resume?

• 10-14 point
• 14-16 point
• 16-18 point
• 8-10 point

What type of license are the provided materials under?

• GNU General Public License
• Public domain
• All rights reserved
• Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 License

Which of the following should NOT be included in a resume?

• Health status
• Social security number
• Birth date
• Telephone number

Who can be listed as a character reference in a resume?

• Work supervisor
• Teacher/Professor
• Pastor
• All of the above