What Resume Style Should You Use?

By: Teresa M.

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Hitting the pavement and finding a new job is a full-time job! From putting together the perfect interview outfit to making sure your cover letter doesn't sound like a third grader wrote it, finding a new job is amongst the world's most challenging tasks.

The good news is we're here to help you up your job seeking game! Let's pretend we're the most fun career counselor you've ever had, and we'll help you find your perfect resume style.

If this were not a perplexing issue for you, we trust that you would not have come to this quiz. Knowing what kind of resume works best for specific fields and positions can be daunting for even the most experienced of human resources personnel.

You are not alone! Share your work history, your personality, and your career goals with us, and we'll do some comparative analysis on our end. Once we feel we have enough information to send a personal letter of recommendation, we will tell you the resume style that will get you in the front door.

There's no need to be nervous about your next interview. After you've learned the resume style you should be sending to prospective interviewers, the offers are going to come flooding through your door. Let's get started on your tomorrow!

Are you looking for a new job or just updating your resume?

I'm updating my resume.

I'm looking for a new position.
I'm thinking of looking for a new position.

I'm just curious.

How long did you work at your most recent position?

About a year

A couple years
Over five years

Over 10 years

What kind of job would you most like to have?

Mid-level

Executive
Entry level

Creative

Which word would sum up your first boss?

Young

Strict
Goofy

Bossy

Are you a good team leader?

I'm a better team player.

I am a better leader.
I work better alone.

It depends on the task and the team members.

Which subject was your best in high school?

Math

Art
Science

History

How many words do you type per minute?

I have no idea.

60-85 wpm
35-50 wpm

Less than 35 wpm

How would past coworkers describe you?

Skilled

Competent
Timely

Capable

Do you have a lot of gaps in your employment history?

I don't have many gaps.

I have a couple of long gaps.
I have some short gaps.

I have one or two gaps.

What would you most like to highlight on your resume?

Upward mobility

Skills
Accomplishments

Education

How many job interviews have you been on in the last five years?

0

1-3
4-6

7 or more

Are you new to your field?

No, I've been around for a while.

I am relatively new, but I have a lot of relevant experience.
I am just getting started on my career.

I have some experience in a little of everything.

What is most important to you in a position?

Income

Benefits
Advancement

Early retirement

What did you like most about your most favorite past job?

I loved my work.

I loved my coworkers.
I loved the hours.

I liked the paycheck.

Do you get nervous before job interviews?

It depends on the interview.

I don't usually get that nervous.
I get more nervous about sending out my resume.

I haven't been on an interview in a long time.

What is the best thing you bring to any job?

Dedication

Knowledge
Strong work ethic

I'm a fast learner.

What's your highest level of education?

Some college

Associate's degree
Bachelor's

Advanced degree

Which job might you have held in a former life?

Accountant

Artist
Astronaut

Professor

Would you prefer an office environment or something else?

I prefer the office environment.

I like more flexible working environments.
I like to work outdoors.

I prefer working in labs.

Would you say you're a people person?

I have great people skills.

I'm good with most people.
I prefer to work alone.

It depends on the people.

Do you have a well-rounded skill set?

I have a lot of various skills.

I'm an expert in my area.
I'm more prolific in some areas than in others.

I think so, but I haven't been on the job market in a while.

Have you ever been fired from a position?

No, but I have been laid off.

I was fired from a summer job.
I've never been fired.

I have been fired more than once.

What makes you most nervous about getting a new job?

I get nervous about new coworkers.

I get nervous about the interview process.
I get nervous about learning new things.

I get nervous about when I get breaks.

How do you prefer to communicate with your coworkers?

Slack

Email
Water cooler

Text

Where would you put your education on your resume?

I would include it at the beginning.

I would include it at the end.
I would include it in the middle.

I'm not sure where it goes.

Do you have a LinkedIn profile?

No, but I should get one.

I do, but I haven't used it.
I do, and it's worked for me.

What's LinkedIn?

Are you proficient with Mac or with PC?

I'm PC person.

I'm more of a Mac person.
I can run both types.

Technology is really not my thing.

Have you ever used a professional resume service?

No, but that's a good idea.

I want to design my resume by myself.
I have.

I didn't know they existed.

Do you have a good cover letter?

I'm waiting until I find a position I would like.

I have a decent cover letter.
I really need a new cover letter.

I don't have a cover letter.

If you were changing careers, what field would appeal most to you?

Education

Creative services
Healthcare

Business

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