Resume 1
What are the 5 componets of a resume?
Contact Info, Skills, Experience, Professional Objective, Education
What should your bullets for job duties start with?
a verb/ action word
What is a cover letter?
Letter to future employer to say why you are interested and qualified for a position
What does ALL CAPS signify in writing?
Shouting
How long should a resume be?
1 page
You should NEVER do this on a resume
lie or stretch the truth
How many paragraphs is a cover letter?
Why should you not reply all?
It's annoying unless the information truly applies to all in response
How long does a hiring manager look at a resume to decide if they put it in a yes or no pile?
10 seconds
How do you know what tense to use on your resume for your experiences?
Current job- present
Previous job- past
What is an appropriate subject line for emailing your cover letter? Give an example
Cover Letter First Last Position
In any order
What's a good strategy if you are writing an email while angry?
Ask someone to read it.
Cool down and reread it and decide if you are okay with it
What is the max amount of fonts used on a resume?
2
How often should you update your resume?
If you can't find a specific person to write your cover letter to what should you do? 2 things
Write the company name with address and and write "to whom it may concern"
What does it mean to be pithy?
brief and to the point
Explain the guidelines for using color on a resume
Creative jobs: Pops of fun color
Business/Labor: Darker colors (Blue or grey)
In what order should experiences be listed on your resume?
reverse chronological
Current to past
Explain what should be in each of the 3 paragraphs
1- company name and position
2- skill and qualifications that make you a good fit
3- thank you and how to contact
Why should you not attempt sarcasm in an email?
It doesn't come off the way you intend usually and can lead to misunderstandings