Resumes & Cover Letters
Make sure that you include your _____ information on your resume so that your potential boss knows how to get a hold of you for an interview!
Contact
You buy 2 bell peppers for $1.99 each and a gallon of sweet tea for $2.55. How much money do you spend?
$1.99 + $1.99 + $2.55 = $6.53
Name two of the countries that you could have traveled to in the 'See the World' activity this week.
Australia, Brazil, China, Ghana, India, Ireland, and Spain.
What is an autobiography?
An account of a person's life that is written by that person from their perspective using 'I' and 'my' statements.
Which of the Kardashians was named the youngest self made billionaire in 2019?
Kylie Jenner
What is the difference between a resume and cover letter for 100 points each?
Resume - A general list of your skills, experiences, past jobs, accomplishments in school, etc. (more general)
Cover Letter - How your resume applies to a specific job and why you would be a good fit in that position (more specific)
4/6 (four sixths) + 1/2 (one half) = Hint: find the common denominator and make sure to simplify your answer. You can leave your answer as an improper fraction OR a mixed number.
Common denominator could be 6, 12, 24, etc. 4/6 + 3/6 = 7/6 OR 1 and 1/6
Originally, the statue of liberty was _____, but when repairs were done on it, it was painted _____. (100 points each!)
Bronze; green
This Italian inventor is known for his work on 'turning the telescope towards the heavens' in the early 1600s.
Galileo
Name two different kinds of Japanese cars for 100 points each.
Provide three questions out of five that should be answered in your cover letter for 100 points each.
What makes you qualified for this job?
What experience have you had in the same or similar fields?
What can you bring to a team of coworkers that would positively impact a workplace environment?
Why are you passionate about and/or interested in this job/career in particular?
What do you hope your salary or hourly wage will be?
The US and China won a sum of 57 gold medals in the 2022 Olympics. China won 9 more gold medals than the US. How many gold medals did China and the US each win? (Hint: Set up an equation and solve for X)
X + X + 9 = 57
2x = 48
x = 24 (US)
24 + 9 = 33 (China)
Check your work: 24 + 33 = 57 (Correct)
Name the 7 continents.
Australia, Antarctica, South America, North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
What is the name of the scientist who was known for being a peanut farmer? (Hint: He was an African American man who was born a slave)
George Washington Carver
What year did the Titanic movie with Leonardo DiCaprio come out? Whoever guesses the closest year wins the points.
1997
What is the difference between a functional and a chronological resume for 200 points each?
Functional - Emphasizes where you worked/previous experiences that specifically have to do with the job that you are applying for
Chronological - List of where you worked in order of when (what year, month, etc.) you worked there
Solve the following equation for X: -2x + 11 = 3x - 4
Add 2x to both sides to get 5x, add 4 to both sides to get 15. 5x = 15, divide both sides by 5 to get x = 3.
What was the ancient Egyptian writing system found on the Rosetta Stone called?
Hieroglyphics
What was Isaac Newton famous for and what 2 centuries did he live in?
Isaac Newton was famous for discovering/recording the laws of physics and he lived in the 17th and 18th centuries (1600s and 1700s).
How many strings does a Mandolin have?
8
Name of the 6 sections that you should have on your resume for 100 points each (bonus 100 points!)
Education, work experience, volunteer experience, academic honors, extracurricular activities, and special skills.
In the equation Y = 5x + 7, what number is M and what number is B?
M = 5 and Y = 7 because Y = Mx + b
Name the 5 oceans for 100 points each.
The arctic ocean, southern ocean, indian ocean, pacific ocean, and atlantic ocean.
Name the 5 scientists that you could choose to study and write an autobiography for yesterday for 100 points each.
Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, George Washington Carver, and Gregor Mendel.
The Basketball Hall of Fame is located in this city (250 points) and state (250 points).
Springfield, Massachusetts