Resume Skills
It is okay to put your parent as a professional reference even though you have not worked together. True or False
What is False?
You fill this form out when you want to get a job.
What is a job application?
This is a college degree that takes about two years to complete.
What is an Associates Degree?
The best way to prepare for an interview is to just "wing it" without practicing first. True or False
What is False?
TRUE OR FALSE: Colleges won't accept students with a GPA lower than a 3.0
What is False?
The average time an employer takes to view your resume.
What is less than 10 seconds?
You should update this every time you get a new job.
What is a Resume?
The name of the 2 tests that helps colleges decide whether or not to admit you.
What is ACT & SAT?
This is how early you should show up to an interview.
What is at least 10-15mins early?
This is money students use to pay for education. It includes all of the grants, loans, scholarships and work-study.
What is Financial Aid?
These should NEVER be found on your resume.
What are spelling and grammar errors?
As of July 1st, 2026, the price of minimum wage in Washington, DC.
What is $18.40?
The number that represents the average of all of your grades in high school.
What is a GPA?
This is the first thing you should do when meeting your interviewer.
What is shake their hand?
What is a perfect SAT score?
Score of 2400
This should be done by multiple people before submitting your resume to any organization.
What is proofreading?
This is the name for jobs catered towards people just beginning their careers.
What is an entry-level position or job?
This is what F.A.F.S.A stands for
What is Free Application For Federal Student Aid?
A person should do this well before interviewing with a company to help practice answering questions and have the opportunity to develop questions.
What is researching the company?
This entity promises a college scholarship in exchange for 2-4 years of service.
What is the armed services, military?
A statement at the top of a resume that says what kind of work you're looking for.
What is an Objective?
Alternative answers: Personal Summary or Description
An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.
What is a career?
Name 3 out-of-state colleges (Not in MD or VA) and 3 in-state (DC Only) colleges.
Answers ary but must be correct!
What are three important keys to success in interviews?
What is making eye contact, showing enthusiasm, and speaking clearly?
Alternative answers: Marketing yourself well, elevator pitch, alignment with the company
You are in a dark room with a box of matches. Nearby are three things: a candle, an oil lamp and a log of firewood. Which do you light first?
What is the match?