Myths
T/F Should I include personal information in my resume?
False, You should never include personal information in your Resume (Ethnicity, Height, Gender, Etc.), unless if it directly related to the position, as this can create bias and unprofessionalism.
How long does the average recruiter read through your resume?
It is an average of 6 seconds.
Should I include my birth year in my email?
It is best recommended to use a email that does not have your birth year (Johnjones11@email.com)
How long to follow up with a recruiter?
Generally, It is best recommended to wait a business week before following up with employers. (4-5 Business days)
Is there a chronological order to follow when creating a resume?
No. While there are preferable methods to the order that your information is presented, there is not a correct or "Set" order to follow.
T/F Used a Computer, Join a club?, Play a sport?, Speak a second language?
These are all examples of skills that can be listed in a resume
True, Absolutely! These are just a few of many examples of questions that can showcase your skills.
T/F You should always include your work history first.
False, There is no set template on formulating a Resume.
How long should you wait before contacting the recruiter for status on if you will be the best candidate?
Typically recommended to wait a business week (4-5 business days)
The best method of getting follow ups is to create one resume for multiple job listings
No! You should create multiple resumes and tailor each one to each specific employer.
Which of these is not a true practice?
A. Learn about the company prior to interview
B. Research the position prior to interview
C. Using one Resume to apply on multiple job listings
C.
You should always tailor your resume to each job listing.
What is the Presenter's name? ( For 1,000,000,000 points)
Michael