Resume Basics
What is a resume?
A document that highlights your skills, education, and experience
What skill means working well with other people?
Teamwork
Can babysitting count as experience on a resume?
YES
Should you use an unprofessional email address on your resume?
NO
What should you wear to most job interviews?
clean, appropriate, professional clothing
What section includes your name, phone number, and email address?
contact information
What skill means completing tasks and meeting deadlines on time?
Time Management
Name one way a teen can gain experience without getting paid.
volunteering, participating in clubs, or helping at school
Should you lie about having work experience or skills?
NO
What should you do when an employer asks you a question during an interview?
listen carefully and answer honestly
What section lists the school you attend and your graduation date?
Education
What skill involves finding solutions when something goes wrong?
Problem Solving
What skill can you develop by playing on a sports team?
teamwork, communication, or discipline
What should you do before submitting your resume to an employer?
proofread it for spelling and grammar mistakes
Name one way to show an employer that you are responsible.
arriving on time, completing tasks, or following directions
What is a short statement explaining your career goals or the type of job you want?
Professional Summary
What skill involves guiding, motivating, or directing others?
Leadership
You helped organize a school fundraiser. What skills could you include on your resume?
organization, leadership, and communication
Why should you use a professional-looking resume format?
to make your information easy to read and understand
What should you do after submitting a resume and getting invited to an interview?
prepare for the interview and research the company
What are three important sections that should be included on most teen resumes?
contact information, education, and skills
What do we call skills learned through school, sports, or hobbies that can also be used in a workplace?
Transferable skills
You have never had a job. Name something you can still include on your resume.
school activities, volunteer work, personal projects, hobbies, or transferable skills
Name a common mistake people make when creating a resume.
spelling errors, false information, poor formatting, and missing contact information
An employer asks, "Why should we hire you?" What should you explain?
your strengths, relevant skills, and examples of your experience