Resume Basics
What is a resume?
Carefully crafted document highlights your skills, training, and experiences in a clear, compelling way - your own professional snapshot.
Name one example of experience besides a paid job.
Volunteer work, leadership roles, school activities, or community involvement
What is an action verb?
A strong word describing something you did, such as organized, created, or led
Why should a resume be easy to read?
So employers can quickly find important information
Should you send the same resume to every employer?
No. Customize it for each job!
Name two reasons employers use resumes.
To learn about applicants' qualifications and determine who to interview
Can babysitting count as experience on a resume?
Yes, it can demonstrate responsibility, communication, and problem-solving
What is the formula for a strong resume bullet?
Action Verb + What you did + Result
Name one professional font for a resume.
Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman
What is a keyword in a job posting?
An important word or phrase describing a skill, qualification, or requirement
What are six essential sections of a resume?
1. Contact Information
2. Objective or Summary
3. Education
4. Experience
5. Skills
6. Achievements
What section could include being a club president?
Experience or Leadership Experience
Is teamwork a hard skill or a soft skill?
Soft skill
How long should a resume be?
One page
What should you highlight when applying for a job?
Skills and experience relevant to that specific job
True or False: Every resume must include previous paid employment.
False
Why should you include volunteer work?
It demonstrates skills, responsibility, and community involvement
Is Microsoft Excel a hard skill or a soft skill?
Hard skill
What should you use to organize different resume sections?
Name two ways to customize your resume.
Tailor your objective, highlight relevant skills, emphasize related experience, and use job-posting keywords
Why is it important to keep your resume updated?
So it accurately reflects your current skills, experience, and accomplishments.
You have never had a paid job. Name three things you could include as experience.
Leadership roles, volunteering, school projects, extracurricular activities, etc.
Improve this bullet: "Helped at a fundraiser."
Example: Organized a school fundraiser that raised $500 for the community
What is one formatting mistake to avoid?
Too many fonts, distracting colors, clutter, or inconsistent spacing
A job posting asks for communication and teamwork. What should you do?
Highlight examples that demonstrate your communication and teamwork skills