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