Resume 1
This should ALWAYS be done on a Resume
(list 2 things)
tell the truth, include experience, skills, contact info, education....
What is the purpose of a Resume?
Market yourself and obtain an interview
The section of the Resume where you list previous job.
Experience
What are the paper colors that should be used for a Resume
white or off-white
If you have an e-mail address such as Hotti_wida_body@hotmail.com, it's best to change it or use an alternate, more professional e-mail address on your resume.
True or false?
True
It's perfectly acceptable to overuse personal pronouns (I, me, my) on a resume.
True or false?
FALSE
What does it mean that you resume should be tailored to the job that you're applying for?
You resume should be customized. You should include skills and job experience related to what the recruiter s looking for.
One or two typos or misspellings on a resume won't hurt if you're well-qualified for the job.
True or False?
False
The different number of fonts that should be used on a Resume and font size?
1 (one), but you can use bold, italics, and capital letters.
What color should the font be?
Unless you're applying for a more creative job position, just stick to black and gray. It looks more proferssional.
The area of the Resume where you would put that you speak another language or type 60+words per minute.
Summary or Skills
What's the difference between hard skills and soft skills?
Soft skills are personality traits, and hard skills are related to specific technical knowledge and training.
Which email addresses are considered appropriate for a resume?
a hairstayonfleek@yahoo.com
b sarahthompson@gmail.com
c Crazygirls573856@gmail.com
d hotmale@hotmail.com
f george_james@hotmail.com
b sarahthompson@gmail.com
What's the difference between transferrable skills and soft skills?
No difference.
These types of words are most important to include in your resume.
Action verbs
The heading should be composed of what items?
Name
Address
Phone Number
Email Address
This is what you can put on a resume if you do not have work experience.
Volunteer experience, child care for family members, hobbies, interests, sports you played in school. Any involvement with the community.
How long potential employers look at a Resume?
6-30 seconds
You should list your GPA on your resume if it has this:
3.0 or better
What are the three main types of resume?
Reverse chronological, functional, and combination.
Name 3 soft skills and 3 hard skills.
Hard skills: computer, languages, programming, statistical analysis, IT skills, typing, machine operating.
Soft Skills: creativity, organization, leadership, critical thinking, adaptability, teamwork, problem-solving.
In the skills section, what should you include in addition to your hard and soft skills?
You should quantify your experience level whenever possible. Example: English - Beginner, Intermediate, Proficient, Fluent, Native.
What are 5 things you should not include on your resume?
Reasons for leaving previous job(s) , The title "Resume", Salary information, sexual orientation, marital status, age, and religion.
Two things that should be used instead of "I" sentences in the Experience section?
bullet points, action phrases/verbs, numbers, quantified experience.
Name 5 sections that can be included in a Resume.
Heading (contact information), Education, Experience, Skills, (Activities, certifications, licenses, awards, hobbies, prizes)