Section Elements
This section summarizes why you are qualified for the job.
What is Experience.
Personal Finance should be listed under what category on a resume?
What is Relevant Coursework?
This is the main purpose of a resume
What is to 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
What is as many other people as possible
Start every bullet point of your experiences section with this type of word
What is action verbs.
Name pieces of information that should not be included on your resume
What is date of birth, city of birth, religion, nationality, social security number, pictures of you, marital status
As a High Schooler, you Resume should be no longer than this length.
What is one page.
Your resume should only be printed on white paper
True
A resume is _______ of you.
What is Snapshot
Skills gained through classes taken go in this section
What is relevant coursework
It is okay to list your GPA on your resume if
What is 2.5 or higher
After sending out your resume, prospective employers may try to reach you by phone. Make sure your voicemail is this type of greeting
What is a professional greeting.
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
In what order should categories be placed in on a resume.
Objective (optional), Education, Relevant Coursework, Relevant Skills, Accomplishments, Work/School Experience.
These four required elements make up the header and lets the employer know who you are and how to reach you.
What is full name, address, email, phone number
Relevant words found in the job description added to your resume to make you stand out
What are key words/job specific
Beside summary of qualifications, education, and experience, name another section that can be included on your resume
What is awards, activities, volunteer, honors, leadership experience
Under "Work Experience" it is customary to list the pay rate for each position listed.
False; previous pay rate should never be included on a Resume.
Name three skills or qualities you have that are desirable to employers
What is team player, confident, disciplined, time management skills, goal oriented, self-motivated, coachable, works well under pressure, problem solver, critical thinking, creative thinking
Your top skills and qualifications in 3-5 bullet points, located as the first section on your resume
What is summary of qualifications/Skills Section
When listing your education, include a minimum of these 3 elements
What is name of school, city/state of school, graduation date
This is the purpose of a summary of qualifications/Skills Section
What is to sharpen the focus of your resume, along with providing the reader with vital information. Employers screen resumes for as little as 6 seconds.
A Resume is written for each specific job/opportunity for which you apply.
True; Resumes should be developed with a specific job in mind.
______ and _______ are other opportunities for which you may submit a Resume.
What are internships/volunteer and scholarships/grants.