General
Parts of a Resume
Interviewing 101
100
What is on a resume?
A resume is a document containing
-your contact information,
-educational information,
-work experience and
-skills.
100
What is the very first thing that should be at the top of your resume?
Your name and contact information (professional email & phone number if you have one).
100
Once you've been called back to interview, what should be the first thing you have ready and bring with you?
Your resume (the version you applied with).
200
What is a cover letter?
A cover letter is a letter that expresses your interest in a particular job. A cover letter HIGHLIGHTS the main points of your resume. It is a supplement to your resume.
200
How long should a resume be?
1 page for most young people, 2 pages for professionals or academics who have worked for many years.
200
What is appropriate interview attire?
What is Business clothes: button down shirts, sweaters, cardigans, dress pants/slacks, dresses/skirts, dress shoes/heels.
300
What is a reference?
A reference is a person who is willing to give you a recommendation for a job to a potential employer.
Always ask a reference to agree to speak on your behalf before sharing their contact information with the potential employer.
300
What should the first section of your resume be?
Your Education, including dates of enrollment, and any special classes or honors you received (ie. advanced courses or honor role)
300
What time should you estimate arriving to your interview?
15 minutes before the scheduled interview.
(Also try getting to the site in the days before the interview to make sure you know the route and can anticipate challenges.)
400
With a high school degree, how much more (on average) do you earn in a lifetime compared to no high school degree?
ex: 10% more, 20% more...
More than 33% more in a lifetime-- about $9,000 a year.
Those with an Associate Degree earn an additional bump of $200,000 more in a lifetime than those with a high school degree.
400
How should you list your experience on a resume? What order?
Starting with the most recent and working backwards in time. (Reverse chronological order)
400
What are at least 2 things that are part of proper interview etiquette?
Arriving on time, knowing your interviewers name (if possible), no gum, eye contact, dressing professionally, sitting/standing up straight, strong handshake, asking good questions, and politeness.
500
What are 3 websites where you can find jobs?
What is
monster.com
indeed.com
linkedin.com
Company/ organization's website
New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) website
500
What are the FOUR most important sections of a resume?
1. contact info
2. educational history
3. work/ volunteer experience
4. skills
500
What should you do after your interview is over? What is the VERY LAST thing?
Send a thank you card/ email of appreciation to the person who interviewed you.