Sections of a resume
Applying
Resume
Interviewing
Interviewing
100
This should include your essential personal information--Name address and phone number
What is the "heading"
100
Accompanies a resume to introduce the reader of the resume to the writer.
What is a cover letter
100
One page summary of your skills, education, and experience
What is a Resume
100
A meeting between a job applicant and a representative of a company.
What is an interview
100
When a candidate interviews with several people, but only one at a time.
What is sequential interviewing
200
One sentence explanation of the type of job you are seeking.
What is the objective
200
Craig's list, classified, new haven register, monster
What is "Places to find job openings"
200
A type of resume that starts by listing work history, current or most recent first
What is a chronological resume
200
Usually done by human resources department. Purpose is to eliminate candidates who do not have the basic requirements for the job.
What is a screening interview
200
This interview can consist with as few as two or up to nine people interviewing a potential candidate.
What is a panel interview
300
list of schools attended, courses taken and or specific classes that might contribute to your employability
What is the education section
300
rehearse possible questions, take a practice drive to ensure you know where you are going, set your alarm clock early
What is "prepare for an interview"
300
A resume that focuses on skills and experience rather than work history.
What is a functional resume
300
The interviewer may change their mind about the question sand just have a conversation to get to know you.
What is an informal interview
300
An interview in which you are asked about real-life scenarios
What is a behavioral interview
400
In this section you should include previous employers, locations, dates of employment, and your job title.
What is the experience section
400
Poor personal appearance inability to communicate lack of enthusiasm Limp handshake lack of knowledge about position not qualified
What is "reason people are not hired"
400
Demonstrate, manage, contribute, handle, engage, motivate, improve, promote, coordinate, effective
What is action verbs to strengthen your resume
400
A list of questions are prepared based upon job requirements and all questions are the same for each candidate.
What is a structured interview
400
When a candidate practices an interview in a real life scenario in order to be prepared for actual interview.
What is a mock interview
500
Some people use this section to include special skills or talents that are not included elsewhere
What is summary of skills
500
Don't repeat, Keep it short, address your cover letter to a real person Choose words that show excitement Request one action you want employer to take...
What is Key elements of a cover letter
500
Form, Function, E(F)fectiveness
What is the 3 F's to a resume
500
Introduction, background and probe stage, matching stage Final questions and close
What is the four phases to an interview
500
Before the interview, beginning of the interview. middle of the interview, the end of the interview, the follow up...
What is the five part interview
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