List at least one thing that should ALWAYS be on a Resume.
tell the truth, include experience, skills, contact info, education....
What is the purpose of a Resume?
Market yourself and obtain an interview
Under each section, you should list items in what order?
Starting your current or most recent one, and following up with the rest - from most to least recent.
Which style would be more appropriate for a Graphic Artist/Designer?
A person's abilities, knowledge, skills and experience.
Qualifications
It is a ______true/false__________ statement that It's perfectly acceptable to overuse personal pronouns (I, me, my) on a resume.
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.
It is a _______true/false_____________ statement that One or two typos or misspellings on a resume won't hurt if you're well-qualified for the job.
False
When you ask someone you know permission to list them on a job application.
Reference
True or False:
It is illegal for employers to search for an applicant's personal social media postings?
False
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 is considered appropriate for a resume?
hairstayonfleek@yahoo.com
billthompson485@gmail.com
billthompson485@gmail.com
If you are over 21 it is illegal for a prospective employer to make you take a drug test.
False
A written summary of a person's education, work history and qualifications for a job.
Resume
The heading should be composed of what components?
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
a meeting between an employer and applicant for a job.
Interview
A form you complete when wanting to work at a company.
Application
One Objective can be used for every job.
False--
This is where you should change to match the specific job.
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.
2 (two) things that should be used instead of "I" sentences in the Experience section?
bullets, action phrases/verbs, numbers, quantified experience.
Name 2 sections that can be included in a Resume.
Heading (contact information), Education, Experience, Skills, (Activities, certifications, licenses, awards, hobbies, prizes)