Resume General
What is a Resume?
A short written summary of your skills and experience
How many times should you proofread your resume?
Two (twice)
How many different fonts should you use in your resume?
Just one!
It is a ______(true or false)___________ statement that, If you have an e-mail address such as Fred__is_GOAT@domainname.com, it's best to change it or use an alternate, more professional e-mail address on your resume.
True
Should your resume be hand-written or typed?
Typed
In what order should your experiences be listed in your resume?
Reverse chronological (MOST recent to OLDEST)
A good resume statement should include these 3 things
Task, Skills, Benefit to Company
Who should write your resume?
Yourself!
These 2 things should be included in your resume
Professional and personal information
What color ink should you use on your Resume?
Black
Photoshop, food safety, and stocking shelves are examples of what kinds of skills?
Hard skills
True or false: it is good to be general about your skills
False! Be specific about your skills
What are 4 examples of personal information that should be included in your resume?
Name, address, phone number, email address
How long should a resume be?
1-2 pages
Reliability, teamwork, and problem solving are examples of what kinds of skills?
Soft skills
Saving your resume as a ___ document can help prevent formatting errors or inconsistencies
What are 4 examples of professional information that should be included in your resume?
Education, Work experience, Volunteer experience, Professional trainings and accomplishments
What are the 3 types of resumes?
Chronological, functional, and combination
Name two reasons that you may need a Resume
To apply for a job to gain an interview, and for college applications
These types of words are most important to include in your resume.
Action words