resume
How long should your resume be in length?
one page-two pages
Who are the people called on your resume that will talk about you to an employer?
references
This is the main purpose of a resume
show off your skills / get an interview
get an interview
One or two grammatical errors are ok to have on your resume if you are a freshman
False; there should never be any grammatical errors on your resume
You should have your resume reviewed by
as many other people as possible
Start every bullet point of your experiences section with this type of word. Give three examples of this type of word.
Noun Pronoun Action Verb
action verbs
Name pieces of information that should not be included on your resume(things that you should not give out randomly)
date of birth, city of birth, religion, nationality, social security number, pictures of you, marital status
What are some networking tips for graduate Students
1. Get Involved; 2. Reach Out to Your Professors; 3. Do Your Research; 4. Keep Your Online Presence Active & Up-To-Date
Your resume should only be printed on white paper
True
Name three types of jobs available
part-time, full-time, seasonal, internships,
What are soft skills?
Soft skills are the set of behaviors and personality traits that you use everyday, like collaboration and problem-solving.
Should you put your grade point average on a resume?
yes
What is the information that you should not include in your resume?
none-professional email; lies; very personal information like your age, gender, religion, relationship status;
Personal pronouns are allowed to be used on your resume
False; stay away from personal pronouns such as I and we, along with full sentences
Name some basic resume writing rules
1. Keep it to One Page; 2. Avoid Spelling or Grammar Errors; 3. Send Your Resume as a PDF; 4. Keep it Consistent
What are four required elements make up the header(top of the resume)
full name, address, email, phone number
Relevant words found in the job description added to your resume to make you stand out
skills key words
key words
Beside career summary, education, and volunteer experience, references name another section that can be included on your resume
awards, activities, volunteer, honors, leadership experience
You can come into UD career service for resume review without making an appointment first
True, resume drop-in does not require an appointment
Name three skills or qualities you have if you were an athlete that are desirable to employers
confident, disciplined, time management skills, goal-oriented, self-motivated, coachable, works well under pressure
What is the career summary?
Your top skills and qualifications in 3-6 sentences, located as the first section on your resume
When listing your education, include these 4 elements
the name of degree with a name of major/relevant courses, name of college, graduation date, GPA
What is the purpose of a career summary?
sharpen the focus of your resume, along with providing the reader with vital information of skills.
Employers screen resumes for as little as 6 seconds.
Do You Need a LinkedIn Profile? Why
YES! 1. Many recruiters or hiring managers, the first step after receiving a resume or job application, will look up the candidate on LinkedIn. 2. LinkedIn serves as a section near the resume upload tool for many companies.
Name one step you must take before you are able to search on jobs
upload a resume