Resume Writing Best Practices

What is the primary goal of a resume?

• To list all past jobs.

• To convey employability and suitability for a role.

• To provide a complete personal history.

• To impress with a long list of qualifications.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a main section in a resume's structure?

• Contact details

• Key skills

• Hobbies and interests

• Referees

Which of the following email address formats is explicitly recommended or shown as appropriate for a resume?

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• An email address you made when you were 10.

Which type of phone number is generally considered best to include in your contact details for a resume?

• Home phone number.

• Mobile phone number.

• Work phone number.

• A friend's phone number.

What should an opening statement in a resume primarily convey?

• Your entire work history.

• Why you are applying for the position and why you are a good fit.

• A detailed list of all your achievements.

• Your personal hobbies and interests.

How many key skills are recommended to list in a resume?

• Exactly 3 skills.

• Between 3 and 10 skills.

• As many skills as possible.

• Only 1 or 2 essential skills.

Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a key skill in the video's example list?

• Reliable

• Enthusiastic

• Creative

• Experienced

When listing education and achievements, how should they generally be ordered?

• Alphabetically.

• From least recent to most recent.

• From most recent to least recent.

• By importance.

Which of these is an example of an achievement that can be included in a resume, even without formal work experience?

• Winning a lottery.

• Perfect attendance in a school term.

• Having a large social media following.

• Owning a pet.

When listing personal attributes and experiences, what should you avoid doing to make your resume more effective?

• Repeating the exact same words used in the key skills section.

• Listing between three and five points about yourself.

• Stating the attribute and then writing a sentence about how you've demonstrated it.

• Including experiences from school activities.