What is a Resume?
A short written summary of your skills and experience
How many times should you proofread your resume?
More than once, and it's OK to have someone else look over it for you as well!
How many different fonts should you use in your resume?
Just one!
True or False: It's OK to use the email address Dragonslayer@gmail.com on your resume?
False!
Should your resume be hand-written or typed?
Typed
True or False: Your resume should be consistent and have the same format throughout?
True
True or False: Comic sans font is OK to use on a resume?
False!
Who should write your resume?
Yourself, or someone who knows you well enough (like a teacher or family member).
These two pieces of information create your resume
(Think about the top part, and everything after)
Personal and Professional information
What color ink should you use on your Resume?
Black
What is a resume statement?
A short paragraph at the beginning of a resume that highlights a job seeker's professional skills and experience.
What are some examples of skills you can put on your resume?
Communication skills
Computer skills
People skills
Leadership skills
Organizational skills
Time management skills
Collaboration skills
Problem-solving skills
What are 3 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
Photoshop, food safety, and stocking shelves are examples of what kinds of skills?
Hard skills
Is this a good example or a bad example of someone's work experience?
Bad example!
What are 3 examples of professional information that should be included in your resume?
Education
Work experience
Volunteer experience
Professional Trainings
Accomplishments
Skills
In what order should your experiences be listed in your resume (date wise)?
Reverse chronological (most recent to oldest)
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. (File type)