Writing a resume is intimidating for everyone, so don't worry, you're not alone. What makes resume writing difficult is identifying what to include, what not to, what to highlight, what to de-emphasize, etc. Here are a few questions to help get you started. Take this brief quiz to test your knowledge.
To obtain a job offer
It's not required in the job market today
To interest the employer enough to call you
Before you begin your resume
It is not important to have an objective
Prior to excepting the job
2 to 5 minutes
5 to 10 minutes
30 seconds
3 to 4 pages
1 to 2 pages
2 to 3 pages
Yes
No
Percentages
Dollars
Numbers
All of the above
Functional and Chronological
Functional and Communication
Chronological and Analytical
10 or 14
12 or 18
10 or 12
Submit immediately without anyone proofreading
Have someone proofread for errors and provide feedback
Never proofread it before submitting
Should amplify points that you may or may not have covered in your resume
To tell fictional information
Should be rather lengthy and non-informative
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
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