Question

How should information in resumé bullets be written?. . a.using “I” statements, like “I have developed presentations for audiences of up to 100” . b.using action words such as “Developed interactive presentations delivered to audiences of up to 100”. c.using current buzz words from the selected industry: “Gatekeeper for user-centric partnership utilizing Six Sigma”. d.using complete sentences and paragraphs detailing experiences completely

Answer 1

The correct answer is: b.using action words such as “Developed interactive presentations delivered to audiences of up to 100”.

When describing one's abilities and experiences in a resume, it is best to use action words such as "developed", "delivered", "managed", etc. Option a. is incorrect because the use of personal pronouns is necessary and it deters from a professional writing tone. Option c. is also incorrect because using too many buzzwords, instead of action words can be confusing, and can come across as pompous. Finally, Option d is incorrect because using complete sentences and detailed paragraphs are inappropriate for resumes- which are optimally concise, and to the point.

Answer 2

The information in resume bullets should be written using action words such as "Developed interactive presentations delivered to audiences of up to 100". The correct answer is option B. It should use action words because you are enumerating your skills, abilities and your experiences. The subject word "I" is not necessary because it is understandable that the resume is all about you.