HEADINGSWork andInternshipExperienceBONUSAlready has hadthis resumechecked by aPiper CenterCoachResume iscreated ingoogle drive orMicrosoft word- not a templatein Canva, etc.AVOIDDo not usepersonalpronouns (Iand my)AVOIDDo not endbullets withperiodsPersonalidentifyinginformation is leftout such as socialsecurity, birthdate,ethnicity, etc.AVOIDReferences, oreven a linesaying that theyare availableupon requestLAYOUTMarginsbetween .5 -1 (Consistentmargins)HEADINGSVolunteerandCommunityInvolvementHEADINGSHonors,Awards,CertificationsAVOIDMake sure that yourbullet points don’tspill over to the nextline with only 1-2words on a single line(this wastes space)STRONG ACTIONVERBSIncludes an action verbto describecommunication skillslike:directed, developed,promoted or motivatedAVOIDSoft skills aren’t listedon a resume underthe “skills” section -they are included inthe bullet pointsand/or expressed in acover letterSTRONG ACTIONVERBSIncludes an actionverb to describeteaching skills like:encouraged,enabled, instructed,or guidedBULLET POINTS2-5 bullets areused for eachexperience, withonly significantexperiencescalling for 4 or 5COMMONOOPSSpell St. Olafcorrectly...Add the dot!Include yourcumulativeGPA ifabove 3.0STYLEUse bold, bullets, italics,and underlines to makeinformation easier to readand highlight key items butbeware of looking clutteredor busy. Highlights andstylizations should be usedconsistently and sparinglySTRONG ACTIONVERBS:Includes an actionverb to describehelping skills like:assisted, coached,facilitated, oreducatedORDERThe chronologicalresume listsexperiences undereach heading inreverse chronologicalorder, listing the mostrecent firstBONUSAlready has hadthis resumechecked by aPeer Advisor inthe Piper CenterHEADINGSCoCurricularand AthleticInvolvementSTRONG ACTIONVERBSIncludes an actionverb to describemanagement skillslike: coordinated,delegated, directed,organized or plannedFONTFont sizebetween10 - 12 ptAVOIDAvoid starting yourresumedescriptions with“helped”, “worked”,“responsible for” or“duties included”AVOIDShould notinclude apersonalphotoHEADINGSEducationLENGTHOnepageAVOIDObjective orProfessionalSummaryHEADINGSWork andInternshipExperienceBONUSAlready has hadthis resumechecked by aPiper CenterCoachResume iscreated ingoogle drive orMicrosoft word- not a templatein Canva, etc.AVOIDDo not usepersonalpronouns (Iand my)AVOIDDo not endbullets withperiodsPersonalidentifyinginformation is leftout such as socialsecurity, birthdate,ethnicity, etc.AVOIDReferences, oreven a linesaying that theyare availableupon requestLAYOUTMarginsbetween .5 -1 (Consistentmargins)HEADINGSVolunteerandCommunityInvolvementHEADINGSHonors,Awards,CertificationsAVOIDMake sure that yourbullet points don’tspill over to the nextline with only 1-2words on a single line(this wastes space)STRONG ACTIONVERBSIncludes an action verbto describecommunication skillslike:directed, developed,promoted or motivatedAVOIDSoft skills aren’t listedon a resume underthe “skills” section -they are included inthe bullet pointsand/or expressed in acover letterSTRONG ACTIONVERBSIncludes an actionverb to describeteaching skills like:encouraged,enabled, instructed,or guidedBULLET POINTS2-5 bullets areused for eachexperience, withonly significantexperiencescalling for 4 or 5COMMONOOPSSpell St. Olafcorrectly...Add the dot!Include yourcumulativeGPA ifabove 3.0STYLEUse bold, bullets, italics,and underlines to makeinformation easier to readand highlight key items butbeware of looking clutteredor busy. Highlights andstylizations should be usedconsistently and sparinglySTRONG ACTIONVERBS:Includes an actionverb to describehelping skills like:assisted, coached,facilitated, oreducatedORDERThe chronologicalresume listsexperiences undereach heading inreverse chronologicalorder, listing the mostrecent firstBONUSAlready has hadthis resumechecked by aPeer Advisor inthe Piper CenterHEADINGSCoCurricularand AthleticInvolvementSTRONG ACTIONVERBSIncludes an actionverb to describemanagement skillslike: coordinated,delegated, directed,organized or plannedFONTFont sizebetween10 - 12 ptAVOIDAvoid starting yourresumedescriptions with“helped”, “worked”,“responsible for” or“duties included”AVOIDShould notinclude apersonalphotoHEADINGSEducationLENGTHOnepageAVOIDObjective orProfessionalSummary

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