Resume Sections
Name 2 things the contact information section should include
Name
Address
Cell Phone/Home Phone
Professional email
What is a resume?
This document will grant you an opportunity to sell yourself by providing a summary of your experiences, abilities, skills, and accomplishments. It won't land you the job but will help you get an interview.
This is the main purpose of a resume
To get an interview
Display your qualifications for the job
Personal Information
Summary Section
Work Experience
Education Experience
Strengths/Skills
References
What is a hard skill? (examples might include writing, math, computer/technology)
It is the specific knowledge and abilities that a person learns through education, training, or past job experience. They can be job-specific skills or abilities that are necessary to properly perform a job.
These should NEVER be found on your resume
Spelling/grammatical errors
Lies-Colleges and employers know how to spot inconsistencies in your application materials, and they won’t hesitate to verify information that doesn't seem right.
Name at least 2 optional sections of a resume
Achievements/Awards/Honors
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs/Associations/ Activities
Projects/Interests/ Hobbies
Community Service/Volunteer Work
Certificates/ Licenses
Trainings/ Conferences
The __________ section quickly tells what employer what you are good at.
Skills or Strengths Section
Your resume should be this length
One page
How many references should you include in the references?
2-3 professional references (bonus points if you can tell me 2 people that you should and 2 people that you should not use as a reference)
What is an example of a soft skill? (Remember that soft skills are often learned by working with other people and can help you in any job or situation.
Organization
Honesty
Trustworthy
Responsible
Patient
Give a reason why you would need a resume.
To show any skills that you have
To show your previous experience
To highlight your most significant achievements