Resume basics
This is the first thing on your resume and should be slightly larger than the rest, and in bold.
What is your name (first and last)?
This how many times you should proofread your resume before adding it to applications.
What is twice?
Most employers find being able to speak multiple languages to be a great asset, these are two things to include when stating what languages you speak.
What are ,How many/ what the languages are and your proficiency level . example
Skills
Native English speaker
Fluent in Spanish
Beginner level in Mandarin
Resumes should be professional and easy to read, these are the colors you should use when making your resume.
What are black and grey?
These are things you do in your free time that may not be needed on a resume unless you have never had a job before.
What are hobbies ?
This is the thing on your resume that gives the employer a way to speak to you.
What is your contact information?
phone number and email
Proof reading is important , when an employer sees this they may dismiss your resume completely even if you're qualified.
What are misspelling or grammatical errors?
There are two categories of skills to be included on your resume , the skills like "Bi-lingual and proficient in Excel" are in this category of skills?
What are hard skills?
Resumes should be written in a readable font like times new roman in a size that is easy to follow , this is the size of the font.
What is 12 pt. for the skills and summary /body sections of the resume?
Resumes should be to the point and easy to navigate , this is how long your resume should be.
What is 1-2 pages?
Your resume is a reflection of you as an employee , this part of your resume tells your new employer the jobs you've held
What is the past and current work history?
Gaining experience and growing skills is a part of growing your resume, this is how often you should update your resume.
What is anytime you gain a skill, award, certification, or get a new position/job?
There are two categories of skills to be included on your resume , the skills like "Great communicator and Customer services" are in this category of skills?
What are soft skills?
This is the part of your resume that states what your motive is and what you want to accomplish in your career.
What is the summary or objective?
BONUS QUESTION WORTH AN EXTRA 100 POINTS
which email is appropriate for a resume?
a)Hotti_wida_bodi@hotmail.com
b) Ilovedogs100@yahoo.com
c)Karenwantsajob@needsjob.com
d)Smithchris23@gmail.com
d)Smithchris23@gmail.com
These are the types of work history you should include on a resume
What is relevant and up to date?
When applying to different job not all information on your resume will apply , this is what the information you should remove is called.
what is irrelevant information?
Daily Double!
Joe is Applying to be a day care staff, what are example of skills he could add to his resume other than "great with kids"
Answer may vary but can include
conflict resolution, Planning and executing lesson plans ect
If the body of a resume should be 12 pt font , the name and the contact information should be bigger and in bold to draw attention . This is the size you can go up to when putting this information into your resume.
What is 18pt ?
If you have never had a job that's okay but you shouldn't leave your resume blank, these are a few things you can add instead of work experiences.
Answers may vary
What are volunteer experiences, school experiences (including internships) , "under the table" work like baby sitting , Talents , and accomplishments that can show time management or leadership example- Lead a school group ect.
Education is an important part of an application , these are two details you should include if your adding educational experience to your resume.
What are the names of the school and completion dates?
The type of contact information you add can make in impact on the employer, if you have an inappropriate or unprofessional email or voicemail you may need to do this.
What is change the information to fit professional standards?
Your resume is the initial impression you give , This is how long an employer will look at a resume before having a formed opinion
What is 20-60 seconds ?
These are accomplishments that are not educationally based but can be added at the end of the resume.
What are awards / certificates ?
This is something that used to be popular on resumes to give a more direct first impression but is now not needed and may make your resume look unprofessional.
What is a head shot or "selfie"?