Resume mistakes quiz: 10 questions

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1. 1.Should you put a photo on your resume in the US or the UK?

   aYes, it makes you memorable.bNo – it is not customary there.cOnly when applying for sales roles.
2. 2.In which order do you list your jobs?

   aOldest first – it shows your development.bBy importance, regardless of date.cMost recent first.
3. 3.How long is a resume early in your career?

   aOne page.bAt least three pages, so it looks experienced.cIt doesn’t matter as long as it’s complete.
4. 4.Which bullet point is the strongest?

   a“Responsible for social media”b“Grew Instagram reach by 40% in six months”c“Various marketing tasks”
5. 5.Date of birth, marital status, religion – which belong on a US or UK resume?

   aAll of them – that’s standard.bOnly marital status.cNone of them – leave them out.
6. 6.What is the file you send called?

   aAnna_Smith_Resume.pdfbresume_final_v3_NEW.pdfcScan001.pdf
7. 7.Which format do you send your resume in?

   aWord, so it can be edited.bPDF – unless the posting asks for something else.cA photo of a printout.
8. 8.You have an eight-month gap. What do you do?

   aName it briefly and honestly – training, caring for family, travel.bLeave it out and hope nobody notices.cFill it with a made-up job.
9. 9.How do you show your strengths on a resume?

   a“I am a team player and work well under pressure.”bWith proof from your experience, in bullet points.cNot at all – that’s for the cover letter.
10. 10.An applicant tracking system (ATS) can’t find your email address. What is the most likely reason?

    aThe address is too long.bYou use a free email provider.cIt sits in a header, a text box or an image.