Personal Qualities
Name one positive personal quality.
Respectful
Name one action verb for a resume.
Communicated
How should your name appear on a resume?
Your full legal name
Who can be a reference?
Teachers, counselors, coaches, supervisors.
Name one activity to include.
Honor roll
List two good qualities.
Honest, Hardworking
Give two resume verbs.
Managed Organized
Where should your name be placed?
At the top
Who should NOT be a reference?
Friends/Family
What awards should be listed?
Sports, clubs, community service, leadership roles
What are four good qualities?
Responsible Respectful Punctual Reliable.
Why use action verbs?
Action verbs are used to clearly describe skills, effort, and accomplishments.
Should nicknames be used?
No nicknames
What info must references include?
A reference must include who they are, where they work, and how to contact them.
Why list honors?
Honors show your achievements and make your resume stronger.
Why do employers care about qualities?
Because qualities show character, work ethic, and how a person will act in the workplace
Replace “helped” with a stronger verb.
Instead of saying “helped,” you can say assisted, supported, led, coordinated, or managed.
Should your name be large or small?
Your name should be large so employers can easily see who the resume belongs to.
Can family be references? Why?
No, family should not be references because employers want impartial feedback from someone who can evaluate your skills and work habits professionally.
What if you have no awards?
If you have no awards, focus on your participation, effort, and skills instead.
How do qualities affect success?
They influence behavior and opportunities
Write a strong resume bullet.
Supported community events by greeting guests and maintaining clean work areas.
Managed group projects and met deadlines through teamwork and communication.
Why must your email be professional?
Because your email shows your professionalism and first impression.
When should references be provided?
References should be provided only when requested by an employer.
Why is it important to include extracurricular activities on your resume?
Activities show skills, leadership, teamwork, and interests outside of school.