AVOIDAvoid starting yourresumedescriptions with“helped”, “worked”,“responsible for” or“duties included”Personalidentifyinginformation is leftout such as socialsecurity, birthdate,ethnicity, etc.FONTFont sizebetween10 - 12 ptHEADINGSEducationAVOIDSoft skills aren’t listedon a resume underthe “skills” section -they are included inthe bullet pointsand/or expressed in acover letterSTRONG ACTIONVERBS:Includes an actionverb to describehelping skills like:assisted, coached,facilitated, oreducatedSTRONG ACTIONVERBSIncludes an action verbto describecommunication skillslike:directed, developed,promoted or motivatedHEADINGSWork andInternshipExperienceAVOIDShould notinclude apersonalphotoAVOIDMake sure that yourbullet points don’tspill over to the nextline with only 1-2words on a single line(this wastes space)LAYOUTMarginsbetween .5 -1 (Consistentmargins)Resume iscreated ingoogle drive orMicrosoft word- not a templatein Canva, etc.Include yourcumulativeGPA ifabove 3.0AVOIDObjective orProfessionalSummaryLENGTHOnepageAVOIDDo not endbullets withperiodsSTRONG ACTIONVERBSIncludes an actionverb to describemanagement skillslike: coordinated,delegated, directed,organized or plannedSTYLEUse bold, bullets, italics,and underlines to makeinformation easier to readand highlight key items butbeware of looking clutteredor busy. Highlights andstylizations should be usedconsistently and sparinglyHEADINGSVolunteerandCommunityInvolvementORDERThe chronologicalresume listsexperiences undereach heading inreverse chronologicalorder, listing the mostrecent firstAVOIDDo not usepersonalpronouns (Iand my)AVOIDReferences, oreven a linesaying that theyare availableupon requestCOMMONOOPSSpell St. Olafcorrectly...Add the dot!STRONG ACTIONVERBSIncludes an actionverb to describeteaching skills like:encouraged,enabled, instructed,or guidedBULLET POINTS2-5 bullets areused for eachexperience, withonly significantexperiencescalling for 4 or 5BONUSAlready has hadthis resumechecked by aPeer Advisor inthe Piper CenterHEADINGSCoCurricularand AthleticInvolvementBONUSAlready has hadthis resumechecked by aPiper CenterCoachHEADINGSHonors,Awards,CertificationsAVOIDAvoid starting yourresumedescriptions with“helped”, “worked”,“responsible for” or“duties included”Personalidentifyinginformation is leftout such as socialsecurity, birthdate,ethnicity, etc.FONTFont sizebetween10 - 12 ptHEADINGSEducationAVOIDSoft skills aren’t listedon a resume underthe “skills” section -they are included inthe bullet pointsand/or expressed in acover letterSTRONG ACTIONVERBS:Includes an actionverb to describehelping skills like:assisted, coached,facilitated, oreducatedSTRONG ACTIONVERBSIncludes an action verbto describecommunication skillslike:directed, developed,promoted or motivatedHEADINGSWork andInternshipExperienceAVOIDShould notinclude apersonalphotoAVOIDMake sure that yourbullet points don’tspill over to the nextline with only 1-2words on a single line(this wastes space)LAYOUTMarginsbetween .5 -1 (Consistentmargins)Resume iscreated ingoogle drive orMicrosoft word- not a templatein Canva, etc.Include yourcumulativeGPA ifabove 3.0AVOIDObjective orProfessionalSummaryLENGTHOnepageAVOIDDo not endbullets withperiodsSTRONG ACTIONVERBSIncludes an actionverb to describemanagement skillslike: coordinated,delegated, directed,organized or plannedSTYLEUse bold, bullets, italics,and underlines to makeinformation easier to readand highlight key items butbeware of looking clutteredor busy. Highlights andstylizations should be usedconsistently and sparinglyHEADINGSVolunteerandCommunityInvolvementORDERThe chronologicalresume listsexperiences undereach heading inreverse chronologicalorder, listing the mostrecent firstAVOIDDo not usepersonalpronouns (Iand my)AVOIDReferences, oreven a linesaying that theyare availableupon requestCOMMONOOPSSpell St. Olafcorrectly...Add the dot!STRONG ACTIONVERBSIncludes an actionverb to describeteaching skills like:encouraged,enabled, instructed,or guidedBULLET POINTS2-5 bullets areused for eachexperience, withonly significantexperiencescalling for 4 or 5BONUSAlready has hadthis resumechecked by aPeer Advisor inthe Piper CenterHEADINGSCoCurricularand AthleticInvolvementBONUSAlready has hadthis resumechecked by aPiper CenterCoachHEADINGSHonors,Awards,Certifications

Resume Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. AVOID Avoid starting your resume descriptions with “helped”, “worked”, “responsible for” or “duties included”
  2. Personal identifying information is left out such as social security, birthdate, ethnicity, etc.
  3. FONT Font size between 10 - 12 pt
  4. HEADINGS Education
  5. AVOID Soft skills aren’t listed on a resume under the “skills” section - they are included in the bullet points and/or expressed in a cover letter
  6. STRONG ACTION VERBS: Includes an action verb to describe helping skills like: assisted, coached, facilitated, or educated
  7. STRONG ACTION VERBS Includes an action verb to describe communication skills like: directed, developed, promoted or motivated
  8. HEADINGS Work and Internship Experience
  9. AVOID Should not include a personal photo
  10. AVOID Make sure that your bullet points don’t spill over to the next line with only 1-2 words on a single line (this wastes space)
  11. LAYOUT Margins between .5 - 1 (Consistent margins)
  12. Resume is created in google drive or Microsoft word - not a template in Canva, etc.
  13. Include your cumulative GPA if above 3.0
  14. AVOID Objective or Professional Summary
  15. LENGTH One page
  16. AVOID Do not end bullets with periods
  17. STRONG ACTION VERBS Includes an action verb to describe management skills like: coordinated, delegated, directed, organized or planned
  18. STYLE Use bold, bullets, italics, and underlines to make information easier to read and highlight key items but beware of looking cluttered or busy. Highlights and stylizations should be used consistently and sparingly
  19. HEADINGS Volunteer and Community Involvement
  20. ORDER The chronological resume lists experiences under each heading in reverse chronological order, listing the most recent first
  21. AVOID Do not use personal pronouns (I and my)
  22. AVOID References, or even a line saying that they are available upon request
  23. COMMON OOPS Spell St. Olaf correctly... Add the dot!
  24. STRONG ACTION VERBS Includes an action verb to describe teaching skills like: encouraged, enabled, instructed, or guided
  25. BULLET POINTS 2-5 bullets are used for each experience, with only significant experiences calling for 4 or 5
  26. BONUS Already has had this resume checked by a Peer Advisor in the Piper Center
  27. HEADINGS CoCurricular and Athletic Involvement
  28. BONUS Already has had this resume checked by a Piper Center Coach
  29. HEADINGS Honors, Awards, Certifications