Resume 1
What part of your resume should you include previous employment or extracurricular activities?
Experience.
What is professional writing?
Transactional and action-oriented, used in work contexts to achieve practical outcomes.
How does professional writing build credibility?
Professional writing makes you look competent.
What should a professional email have not including the domain?
Your name
What college did Mr. Phan attend?
a. University of Washington (Tacoma)
b. Western Washington University
c. Pacific Lutheran University
d. Central Washington University
d. Central Washington University
What is a resume?
A professional document that summarizes your accomplishments and skills and highlights relevant experience.
What does professional writing help establish?
Credibility
What is the #1 priority for professional writing?
Clarity.
What do you put in the SUBJECT LINE?
The main goal in one sentence. Should be under 60 characters.
What did Mr. Phan study in college?
Middle Level Math Education
How long should a resume be?
one page.
What is Conciseness?
Focus on a singular main idea. Delivering information quickly and efficiently.
Why would you write a letter of interest?
a. To summarize you as a job candidate.
b. For a job application.
c. Show interest in a company with no job openings.
c. Show interest in a company with no job openings.
What is a salutation?
Greeting with name and a comma after the name.
What two artists does Mr. Phan have pins of on his lanyard?
Tyler the Creator and MF DOOM
Part of your resume where you list proficiency with Microsoft Word, additional languages, and time management organization.
Skills
How does professional writing improve CAREER opportunities?
Quality resume and cover letter shows quality candidate.
Professional writing is aimed at what specific goals?
a. Intern, Perform, and Interview
b. Inform, Persuade, and Instruct
c. Invade, Perceive, and Introduce
b. Inform, Persuade, and Instruct
What is a signature?
A signoff with your name, title, and contact information.
What is Mr. Phan's favorite shape?
Hexagon.
How many references should be on your resume?
References should not be on a resume unless requested.
What are 3 characteristics of professional writing?
1. Clarity
2. Conciseness
3. Ethical
4. Inclusive
5. Accessible
How does professional writing improve academic opportunities?
Apply to academic programs like scholarships and grants.
When proofreading, what are 3 things to double check?
1. Spelling
2. Grammar
3. Files being sent
4. Recipient of the email
What is Mr. Phan's favorite movie?
Godzilla minus 1 or Surf's Up