Resume Writing
Types of Careers
Important Terms
Employers
Take Note!
100

Every resume should have this at the top of the page.

Name

100
This person writes books.

Author

100

Worldwide financial management system

Global economy

100

Most employers require you to fill out this when applying for a job.

Job Application

100

A term for making contacts in a community. 

Networking

200

Your resume should have at least three of these.

References

200

This person studies animals.

Zoologist

200

Working at least 40 hours per week

Full-time

200

Employers expect you to be this (antonym = late)

On time/Punctual

200

In addition to bringing your resume, you should also bring this to an interview.

Cover Letter

300

People often say this looks really good on a resume.

Volunteer Experience

300

This person studies rocks. 

Geologist

300

The extras an employer provides employees in addition to pay such as insurance or paid time off

Job Benefits

300

Your boss expects not only proper attire, but also...(smell).

Proper Hygiene

300

You should always remember to do this at the bottom of your cover page (in the complimentary closing section).

Signature

400

Identify something that should never appear on a resume.

Religious and/or Political Beliefs

400

"Scalpel, please."

Surgeon

400

A special skill, knowledge, or ability that enables a person to perform a particular job

Job Qualifications

400

Employers expect this.  The quality of being trustworthy and reliable. 

Dependable

400

Applications should never be filled out in this color of pen ink.

Red

500

In what order should the elements on your resume appear?

Chronological Order

500

This job entails a lot of biological, physical, and chemical evidence.  

Forensic Scientist

500

Fixed amount of money earned, regardless of hours worked

Salary

500

Employers expect workers to share or exchange information, news, or ideas. This is also called: 

Communicate

500

The name for the person being interviewed.

Interviewee