Resume
Should bullet points or paragraphs be used to record the content of a resume?
Bullet points
Is it safe to include confidential information such as your Social Security number?
No
Your friend is creating their resume for their college applications. They ask if they should put school sports, or if that is too average. What do you advise them?
Yes, add
What is the definition of empathy?
Being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes
A team player is someone who ...
Is able to work or play in a team
Applying to schools, jobs, and internships
Name 1 greeting and 1 closing that would be appropriate to use
Opening= Dear [Name], closing= best regards (other answers accepted if appropriate)
Imagine that you are a part of the support staff in a hospital. A doctor with a latex allergy asks for latex-free gloves, but you’re in a rush and accidentally grab the wrong pair. The doctor has an allergic reaction, and she asks if you grabbed latex-free gloves. You decide to tell her the truth. What trait are you showing?
Honesty
Why is it important to be able to accept and use feedback?
What does it mean to have self-motivation?
Self-generated motivation by understanding goals
Name examples of things to add under the experience section under a resume? (Multiple answers accepted)
Jobs, clubs, volunteering, etc
Name 3 things that must be included in your cover letter
Name, contact information, the job, etc
Imagine you are a barista, and your manager asks you to close. You’ve never done this before, but your manager trusts you. What trait have you most likely shown that has given you this privilege? (Hint: it combines being trustworthy with being reliable)
Dependability
What two traits are a part of being dependable?
Trustworthiness and reliability
What are privileges gained from?
Responsibility and dependability
What is the difference between soft skills and hard skills?
Hard skills = learned through formal education, soft skills = learned through experience
Do you have to create a different cover letter for each job you're applying to?
Yes
You are preparing to take the SAT. You haven’t been promised anything if you pass, but you're heavily motivated. You imagine yourself opening your score and being pleased with it. What trait do you have?
Self-motivation
Name two things that having patience benefits
Goals and relationships
What is the difference between initiative and integrity?
Initiative= confidence and ability to lead, integrity= using morals to lead
What are the necessary parts to include in a resume?
Name, about me, contact information, education, experience, skills, achievements, and references
Why is it important to do research on the position you are applying for before creating your cover letter?
Connecting your ability to the job and showing interest
A man bleeds out during surgery, and you are the doctor in charge. You tell his wife, he died and that she needs to fill out paperwork. What trait are you lacking?
Discretion/tact
Why does honesty specifically mention including the whole truth? (Semi-Open-Ended)
Preventing the “truth” from being deceitful
Why does the meaning of discretion change based on the people around? (Open-Ended)
Difference in views, expectations, beliefs, etc