Resume Writing

A resume is:

• a written compilation of your education and personal references
• a written compilation of your education and work experience
•  a written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments
• none of the above

A college student's resume should highlight and focus on which of the following:

• Academic History
• Work Experience
• Extra Curricular Activities
• It depends

When should you have your resume completed?

• Senior Year
• Junior Year
• Sophomore Year
• Freshmen Year

Using colored paper, interesting fonts, and images on your resume is essential. This is a great way to get your resume noticed by a recruiter.

• True
• False

A resume should include any of your hobbies.

• True
• False

A resume should not include a photo of yourself.

• True
• False

Your resume should have your GPA on it.

• True
• False
• Maybe

Should part-time work at a Starbucks  be added to a resume?
 
Shift Supervisor / Barista, 9/17- present 
Starbucks Coffee Shop, MSU, MI

• No, only full-time work should be on a resume.
• Yes, it doesn't matter if it's full-time or part-time.

Looking at this example below, would you say the amount of information included is adequate? Why or why not?
Shift Supervisor / Barista, 9/17- present 
Starbucks Coffee Shop, MSU, MI
20 hours per week
Took care of customers (Best Customer Service Award)
Managed marketing campaigns

• Yes, it's clear and concise.
• Yes, although I might put the Customer Service Award at the end of the list.
• No, there are not enough details.