Resume Basics
What section lists the jobs you have done in the past?
What is the Experience section?
Is “teamwork” a technical skill or a soft skill?
What is a soft skill?
Who can you ask for help when applying for a job?
Instructor / Staff / Parent / Friend
What should you wear to an interview?
Something clean and professional.
What is one good “work habit”?
Showing up on time / good attitude / following rules / listening
What part of the resume goes at the very top and includes your name and contact info?
What is the Header?
Name one technical skill you can put on a resume.
Typing / Email / Google Docs / Zoom / Cleaning / Filing
True or False: You should apply to only ONE job and wait.
What is False?
What should you do before an interview?
Practice / review resume / prepare questions / breathe / learn about the company
True or False: You should check how far away the job is.
What is true?
True or False: Your resume should usually be one page.
What is true?
Name one soft skill you learned in class.
Communication / Patience / Reliability / Problem-solving / Kindness
What do you look for on a job listing to know what the job pays?
What is the salary or pay rate?
What is one question an interviewer might ask you?
“Tell me about yourself” / “Why do you want this job?”
Who is the person in charge at work?
Supervisor, Manager, or Boss
What is one piece of information you might not want to put on a resume?
What is your full home address / photo / social security number? (Any answer works)
True or False: “Using Zoom” is a soft skill.
What is False?
What website can you use to search for jobs?
What is Indeed / LinkedIn / ZipRecruiter / Glassdoor?
What should you say at the end of every interview?
Thank you!
What is one way to show interest in a job after applying?
Email / follow up / check your messages
What are the short phrases under each job that describe what you did?
What are job descriptions?
What section of the resume lists your strengths and abilities?
What is the Skills section?
What is one thing you should check before applying to a job?
Location / schedule / duties / transportation / pay (any correct)
What should you do if you don’t understand an interview question?
Ask them to repeat the question.
What should you do if the job needs a skill you don’t have yet?
Practice or learn it / ask for training / look for certifications to earn