What to Include in Your Resume

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of tailoring resumes to match job descriptions. It suggests focusing on related experience, even if it's not recent, and listing key skills relevant to the job. Education should be included, especially if it connects with the employer. Personal interests can make a candidate stand out, and the resume should be structured to highlight strengths in the top third. The tutorial advises against listing basic skills like Microsoft Office prominently, as they are expected. Instead, focus on unique skills and experiences that align with the job requirements.

Why is it important to highlight relevant experience in the top third of your resume?

• To make it easier for the employer to find your contact information

• To ensure the employer sees your most relevant qualifications first

• To fill up space on the resume

• To make the resume look more organized

What should you avoid leading with when listing your skills?

• Leadership experience

• Microsoft Office capabilities

• Project management skills

• Advanced programming languages

How can a shared educational background benefit you in a job application?

• It guarantees you will get the job

• It means you don't need to list any work experience

• It can create a connection with the employer

• It allows you to skip the interview process

What is the benefit of including personal interests on your resume?

• It makes your resume longer

• It shows you have hobbies

• It can help create a personal connection with the employer

• It fills up empty space on the page

What should you emphasize if you were a captain of a sports team in college?

• The number of games you played

• The leadership skills you demonstrated

• The sports equipment you used

• The number of goals you scored