Which of the following are true about resumes? Select all that apply.

(2 points)
Responses

keep the resume length to one page
keep the resume length to one page

job experience should be listed in reverse chronological order
job experience should be listed in reverse chronological order

job objective should be listed at the end of the resume
job objective should be listed at the end of the resume

references should be listed first in the resume
references should be listed first in the resume

use action words when describing your experience

1 answer

The following statements about resumes are true:

  1. Keep the resume length to one page - Typically, for entry-level positions or early career stages, a one-page resume is preferred to ensure conciseness.

  2. Job experience should be listed in reverse chronological order - This is a standard practice, as it allows employers to see your most recent experience first.

  3. Use action words when describing your experience - Action words help to convey your achievements and contributions effectively, making your resume more impactful.

The other two statements are generally not true:

  1. Job objective should be listed at the end of the resume - Job objectives (or summaries) are usually placed at the beginning of the resume if included at all.

  2. References should be listed first in the resume - References are typically not included on the resume itself; they can be provided on a separate document or upon request.

So the correct selections are:

  • Keep the resume length to one page
  • Job experience should be listed in reverse chronological order
  • Use action words when describing your experience