RN Q and A Style Guide

Tone/Voice:

Professional yet engaging tone.Informational/Helpful. We are providing tips in the form of questions and answers to add to the page alongside the resume sample.

Do’s and Don’ts

• Please use the Oxford (serial) comma.
• Use active voice. NO passive voice! Use this free grammar checker.
  
• For this client, “jobseeker” is one word.
• “Skill set” is two words
• Do not use the word “highlight” unless it is part of the question you are using. Some readers take this literally and highlight portions of the resume, which is not appropriate. Instead, use phrases such as “illuminate,” “draw attention to,” and “point out.”
• Don’t use “OK.” Please spell out the word “okay.”
• Don’t write the word “percent.” Use the symbol “%” instead.
• Don’t refer to a “dream job.” Instead, talk about “the job you want” or something similar.
• Please spellcheck for the word “manger” and change it to “manager.”
• Please include a note in your email if the quality of the existing page is poor.

Keyword -6 times (this includes using it above the URL link at the top of the page)

• The keyword is “[job title] resume sample” with the assigned job title taken from the URL in column D of the spreadsheet and substituted for [job title].
• Note: If your link is for a CV, your keyword will be “[job title] CV sample”
• Note: If your link has “entry level” at the end of it, you may switch the order and use “entry level [job title] resume sample

Use title case in headers and lower case in running text. Use these URL examples to help you determine the job title:

Example: If you have the following link in column D, your job title is “teachers.” Your keyword would be “teacher’s resume sample.” You may add the apostrophe before the “s” on these to keep them grammatically correct.

https://www.resume-now.com/templates/samples/teachers

Example: If you have the following type of URL that includes the term “entry level,” you may switch it to “entry level environmental scientist resume sample” which flows better than “environmental scientist entry level resume sample.” Be sure to pick which way you are going to use it and keep it the same throughout.

https://www.resume-now.com/templates/science/environmental-scientist-entry-level-resume-template

Word Count –

• Between 475 and 550 words.(You will be paid for 510 words) The title does not figure into the word count.
• Use between 50 and 150 words to answer each question. This count does not include the question, but the questions do count toward the overall word count.

FORMAT

• |[Job Title] Resume Sample Link| Put this header above the link from the spreadsheet
• |Title|
• |[Job Title] Resume Questions|
• Choose five questions to answer from the Questions tab of this style guide.
• Number the questions from 1-5 and bold the question.
• Try to select one from each of the five highlighted question sections to help mix things up. For instance, pick one from numbers 1-5, one from 6-10, and so forth. Mix up the order you put your questions in. For example, you may put question #22 as your first question, then #15 as your second question, and #2 as the third.However, it is more important that the questions go with the industry than that they are in a different section.
• Apply critical thinking as you choose those questions. For example, many jobs don’t require familiarity with specific software programs, but if the job you are writing about does, consider using a question that relates to that.

NOTE: If the link for your job title goes to a CV instead of a resume, please adjust the questions you use to address a CV rather than a resume, and use the CV links near the bottom of the Resources page for good information.

Keep track of the questions that you answer on the downloadable RN Questions Tracking Sheet. Mark an X in the column to the right of a question each time you use it. Please use different questions and different combinations of questions for each article you write. Also, switch up the order of the questions if you use the same one you used before. For instance, if #22 is your first question in an article and you have gone through all the other questions, put question #22 down lower when you use it again in another article. Try to use each question an equal number of times. Do not use exactly the same questions in more than one article.

Additional Requirements:

Refer to the resume builder once. Use at least one of the following words and phrases to describe it: quick, effortless/effortlessly, experienced, “no more writer’s block,” “step-by-step,” and “create a resume in minutes.”

ATS System – If you use the question about the ATS or mention ATS in any of your answers, you must include a  phrase to explain what an ATS is. You can go into more depth or you could say something as simple as, “To get your resume past an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), which is a tool that employers use to screen resumes based on keyword, blah blah blah…”

Resume Objective or Professional Summary. If your question mentions either one of these, be sure to explain that most jobseekers use professional summaries to showcase their work experience. However, it is still appropriate and effective to use a resume objective for first jobs, career changes, or when the jobseeker has not worked for a long period of time.

Use the resources on the Resources tab to answer your questions. Speak to your audience; some readers have never written a resume, while others have a lot of experience.

Please select five questions from this list to answer in your article. Use this downloadable tracker to keep track of which questions you use so you can rotate through them all as you write more than one article. RN Questions Tracking Sheet

Use the resources below to answer the questions you selected. Speak to your audience; some readers have never written a resume, while others have a lot of experience. 

Resources

General [job title] Research

• ONET
• Bureau of Labor Statistics

How to Write a Resume & Its Various Sections

• How to Write a Resume
  What Your Resume Should Look Like in 2018
• 43 Resume Tips
• 3 Resume Summary Statements (inform readers that the objective statement is out and they should write a summary statement instead)
• 38 Things You Should Remove from Your Resume
• The Perfect Resume Example: Certification Section
• How to (and How Not to) List Education on Your Resume
• How to Turn Duties into Accomplishments
• 7 Ways to Optimize Your Resume for ATS
• Every Basic Question You Have About Your Resume Skills Section, Answered
• 7 Reasons This is an Excellent Resume for Someone With No Experience
• I’ve Been Perfecting Resumes for 15 Years — Here’s the Best Advice I Can Give (use this for resume length advice)

Software Skills

• These 9 Skills Are Great Ones to Have on Your Resume

The Skills Companies Need Most in 2018
ONET (for specific job skills)

Soft Skills

• The Skills Companies Need Most in 2018
• Top Employers Say Millennials Need These 4 Skills in 2017
• The 5 Soft Skills that Will Get You Hired
• The Non-Boring Way to Show off Your Soft Skills in Your Job Search
• 5 Ways to Include Soft Skills in Your Executive Resume

Format
Resume Format Guide
Branding Your Resume

CV Help

• How to Write a CV
• CV vs. Resume: What’s the Difference?
• How to Write a Successful CV
• Writing the Curriculum Vitae

Save as: ID # – [Job Title] Resume Questions – RN

Example:

3 – Engineering Resume Questions – RN

|Accounting Resume Sample Link|

https://www.resume-now.com/templates/samples/accounting

|Title|

|Accounting Resume Questions|

1. Which skills are the best to list on an accounting resume?

Every accounting resume sample in our collection illustrates accounting skill sets to list in your resume if they apply to you. It is also crucial to look at the description of the job to which you are applying to identify the key skills employers want to see in applicants. If you possess those skills, display them prominently in your resume.

Such skills may include expertise in GAAP, auditing, or general ledger reconciliation. You may also want to showcase skills in accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

2. How do you list references on an accounting resume?

The general practice today is to avoid listing references in your resume. The space in your resume is valuable, and it is best to use it to provide as much information as possible regarding your skills, experience, and accomplishments, as our accounting resume sample exemplifies. Have your references on hand to give to hiring managers upon request.

However, there is an exception to this rule. If employers ask in the open job’s listing for resumes that include references, create a section in your document for that purpose. Be sure to make advance contact with the people you plan to provide information for and get their permission to use them as references.

3. What sections should you include in your accounting resume?

The sections your resume needs may vary depending on your specific qualifications. Regardless, there are a few standard sections to include, as shown in each accounting resume sample that we offer. Your resume should begin with a professional summary statement or profile, or, if you are transitioning from another field into accounting or you recently graduated, an objective statement. It should also have skills, work experience, and education sections.

It may seem challenging to determine each section’s position and content within your document. Simplify the process with our effortless resume builder. Use it to create a resume in minutes.

4. How can you separate your accounting resume from other candidates’ resumes?

There are many ways to make your accounting resume stand out to hiring managers. First, make sure every section of your resume relates to the position to which you are applying. Use accounting keywords, particularly those you find in the position’s description, to capture employers’ attention.

Then, use your work experience section to not only describe previous responsibilities, but also show employers what you are capable of professionally. Use strong action words in every line and make your accomplishments memorable by describing them with percentages and other metrics. Use a relevant accounting resume sample to learn how to do this.

5. What goes in the header of an accounting resume?

As you study an accounting resume sample to learn how to write your summary, skills, experience, and education sections, don’t forget that your resume needs a professional header as well. Your header belongs at the top of your resume, either in the center of the page or next to the left or right margin.

Display your formal name first, leaving out unprofessional nicknames. Then list your current city and state. Follow with a professional email address that uses a current server. Include a telephone number that you access easily, but not your current work number.

|Engineering Resume Sample Link|

https://www.resume-now.com/templates/samples/engineering

|Title|

|Engineering Resume Questions|

1. How do you list education on an engineering resume?

Most engineering positions require formal schooling, so it’s essential to list your educational credentials. As shown in the engineering resume sample, create a clear education section in your resume. Include the relevant information for your degree: the formal title, year of graduation, university name, and location. If you have multiple degrees, put the most advanced degree first on the list.

2. What is the best length for an engineering resume?

It’s generally best to make your resume as concise as possible since most recruiters only spend a few seconds glancing through each submitted application. If possible, format your information to fit on a single page. If you are applying for a senior engineering position, you can use a two-page resume.

Look at the engineering resume sample to see how to include your qualifications and experience in a succinct, easy-to-read manner. For an effortless way to create your own document, use the step-by-step Resume Now resume builder.

3. What’s the best way to show you work well in a team on an engineering resume?

Most engineers will need to work in teams every so often. Good teamwork skills are highly sought after by many employers, so you use your resume to show how well you can work in a group. You can mention your teamwork experience in your career summary, and then include specific examples in your work experience section.

As you describe your career history, include times you worked in small or large groups. Draw attention to your collaboration and leadership skills and be sure to mention how your excellent teamwork abilities benefitted your employer. You can use the examples of teamwork in this engineering resume sample as inspiration for your own experience section.

4. What should go in the experience section of your engineering resume?

The experience section of your resume should make up the bulk of the document and showcase your achievements to convince potential employers you are the best candidate. As shown in the engineering resume sample, list your previous jobs in reverse chronological order.

For each entry, be sure to include the dates of employment, location, and name of the employer. Then, use a few bullet points to describe your accomplishments, illuminating your technical expertise, soft skills, and experience with engineering software and equipment. Discuss projects done as part of a team or as a team-lead. Include the results of your work, using metrics when possible. This makes it easy for a reader to understand the benefits of hiring you.

5. What should you do to make sure your engineering resume makes it past an ATS?

Many employers use an automated tracking system or screening program to sort through resumes before sending them to a hiring manager. To make sure your document passes this initial test, you must use the right keywords. Only resumes with the correct words and phrases, generally taken from the actual job listing, are passed on to managers if an ATS is being used. The engineering resume sample shows how to include essential keywords and phrases that can ensure passage through an ATS.

You can use the job description to figure out what skills the employer values. You’ll want to use keywords from that description as you write about your analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency with common engineering software programs, and ability to meet client requirements.