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True or False: Resumes should be filled with information about you whether it is true or not.
False.
You should brag about yourself but not exaggerate or lie.
What is the purpose of a Resume?
To market yourself to obtain a job interview or admission to college.
The number of fonts that should be used on a resume?
Only one. Multiple fonts are busy and distracting.
TRUE or False?
You can use "I" as many times as you want in a resume?
FALSE.
I is implied
Name, address, email and phone number
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Is this an email that could be used for a resume? xboxrules@yahoo.com
No. Create/use an email that includes your name.
Example: Andy_Smith_11@gmail.com
When you ask someone you know permission to list them on a resume
This is a Reference.
The area of the resume where you list previous job
Experience
Do not tell this about a previous job on your Resume
What is the reason you left?
The area of the Resume where you would put that you speak another language, play the harmonica, excellent communication, good problem solver, etc.
Summary of Skills
How often should you update your resume?
After every job or position.
What is the color ink that should be used on your Resume?
Black
What are the paper colors that should be used for a resume?
White or off-white
The type of photo you should use on your resume
NONE
What are the 6 areas that could be included on a resume?
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Education
Experience
Activities
Summary of Skills
References
How long should your resume be?
1 page only.
What is how long potential employers look at a resume?
6-30 seconds
Only mention GPA on a Resume if it is this or better
What is 3.0
TRUE or FALSE
You should list as many skills as possible on your resume?
False
Prioritize the most important and concentrate on 8 at most
The area of the resume where you would list your clubs, sports and committees.
Activities or Extra-Curricular
How many years of history should be included on a resume?
No more than 10 years for adults. Students should stick with high school information except when demonstrating longevity in an activity.
A resume is required for every job you will ever want.
No. Some technical jobs require a simple job application. However, most jobs do require a resume.
The two reasons you may need a Resume
To apply for a job and for college or scholarship applications
What are five things that you should not include on your resume?
-reason for leaving previous job
-the word "resume"
-salary information
-sexual orientation
-age and religion
What are the three types of resumes?
1.Chronological- traditional format using most recent first.
2.Functional- emphasizes skills not work experience.
3.Combination- combines functional and chronological.