Instructors: Ask students to complete this quick quiz to introduce your job search unit. You may download PDFs of the exercise and the answer key at the end of the post.
- Your résumé should never be longer than one page.[1]
- You must list every job you’ve ever had.
- Fancy fonts and graphics make your résumé stand out in a good way.
- Résumés should always be written in complete sentences.
- It’s okay to tailor your résumé for each job application.
- Including a “Summary of Qualifications” statement is not required on modern résumés.
- Employers only care about your work experience, not extracurricular activities.
- Using action verbs makes your résumé stronger.
- Spelling and grammar errors don’t matter much as long as the content is good.
- You should send your résumé as a PDF unless the employer requests another format.
- GPA is required on every résumé.
- Keywords from the job posting can help your résumé get noticed by applicant tracking systems (ATS).
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