A resume that reflects the requirements of a specific job listing
100
Which resume version is considered your primary marketing document? (Print, Scannable, or Electric?)
Print
100
It is a collection of artifacts that demonstrates your communication, people, and accomplishments.
A Professional Portfolio
100
focus on ....
strengths and portray a positive attitude
200
What is the most reliable source for finding out about new jobs?
Developing and using a network of personal contacts
200
What is Career Objective & Career Summary?
2 parts of the resume you should combine to provide a compelling reason for a more thorough review of your resume
200
How else can you review your resume after the final draft stage?
Let at least two other people read and review the resume
200
Types of things that should be in a portfolio?
Must get 3 of them
awards, certifications of completion, sample speech, video, brochures or programs, records, surveys, experience
200
avoid the over use of...
I language.. use facts
300
Will searching for job titles get you better results than searching for phrases that describe your skills?
NO, Phrases that describe one's skills gives much better results
300
What is Personal Information like height, weight, eye & hair color, and personal photos?
Information you should not include that could lead to discriminatory hiring
300
What do you call a quick version of your resume designed in a format suitable for smart phones?
Beamer
300
Things not to do when making a video resume?
Need to get 2 of them!!
avoid bad lighting, good microphone, don't have anything out that could be mislead or lead to stereotypes, be professional, don't make a movie, and edit your video
300
Tailor the message to .....
The employer's needs
400
Difference between Employment Agencies and Employment Contractors?
Employment Agencies specialize in finding long- term work, while Employment Contractors assist workers in securing temporary positions
400
What is the References section?
A section that is optional or can be stated to be requested at a later time
400
What is the term used when instructed to include your resume as an attachment in an email or within the body?
Inline Resume
400
Electronic Portfolio should have ?
must get 3!
1) downloadable text only resume, 2) complete resume, 3)Email link for feedback, 4) links to information, 5) last revision date
500
Which traditional job searching source is most time sensitive?
The Printed Source
500
What is chronological?
The traditional orgaizational format for resumes
500
What is the preferable font used in making a scannable resume?