CV
How long can a CV be?
As long as it needs to be!
How long is a resume usually?
1-2 pages
What comes first when structuring your cover letter?
Header
What order do we use to put our experiences on our resume?
Reverse chronological order
What does 'OAKA mean?
To open, to flash, to sprout
What are CVs usually used to apply for?
Academics
Research positions
International opportunities
What are resumes commonly used to apply for?
Jobs, internships, and networking
When addressing your possible future employer, what should you ideally use?
Their full name
What size font should you use?
10 - 12 point font
How many siblings does Shy have?
11, including Shy.
Define a CV?
A document that overviews a persons professional and academic history
Define a resume
A concise summary of a person's professional and academic experience, skills, and qualifications for a specific position.
What is the final thing you should include in a cover letter?
A polite closing and positive note for the employer
Your cover letter and resume should be a pair. What should be the same?
Hint: Sisters, not twins
Formatting
What does 'OAKA stand for?
'Opio Alliance for Kuleana Advancement
CVs includes:
A) Professional Summary
B) Objective Statement
A) Professional Summary
Resumes includes:
A) Professional Summary
B) Objective Statement
B) Objective Statement
What order does your content go in?
- Body Paragraph
- Closing Paragraph
- Introduction paragraph
- Introduction paragraph
- Body Paragraph
- Closing Paragraph
We use ____ & ____ to BEAT THE BOTS
Standard Resume & Job Scan
What narrative or mindset does ʻOAKA wish to break?
Hint: "Have you ever heard that...?"
The best and brightest are leaving the island.
Give an example of a professional affiliation
Key club, non-profits, associations
Why should you seriously consider including your physical address?
Including your physical address can cause the employer to be bias when considering whether or not to hire an individual i.e. YOU
When addressing your possible future employer, what should you use when you cannot find their full name?
Their job title
Employers use ___ to check for key words in resumes.
Algorithms/AI
What is the goal of Vibrant Hawaiʻi?
To turn good ideas into action, so that our community is resilient, thriving, and vibrant.