Resume Writing Do’s and Don’ts

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Published on March 5, 2024

Looking for a job? Here are the do’s and don’ts to writing a great resume!

Resume Writing

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Why is writing your resume one of the most important steps in the job search process?

It is the perfect place to exaggerate your skills and qualifications

It can earn you the all important in-person interview

The process of writing it can improve your grades

None of the above

When writing your resume, you SHOULD:

Write in long paragraphs

Be brief but not specific about your accomplishments

Write your resume to the specific job you are applying for

None of the above

Which of the following should you avoid doing on your resume?

Lying

Using poor grammar

Sharing overly personal information

All of the above

It is important to have someone you trust look over your resume for any spelling or grammatical errors:

True

False

A resume is an opportunity to:

Make it clear how powerful your parents are

Bad mouth former employers you worked for

Tell your story and highlight your achievments in detail

Share any harmful information you have about other candidates

It is okay to leave out specifics on your resume so that you can go into more detail during the job interview:

True

False

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