Resume
A document created and used by a person to present their work, volunteer, and extracurricular background. It also includes their hard skills, soft skills and accomplishments
Resume
True or False: Arriving 5 minutes to an interview is OK?
False.
Always arrive a minimum of 15 minutes early to an interview.
What is a thank you note?
No.
A thank-you note is an email that you send to an interviewer thanking them for their time.
How long should a resume be for a typical high school student?
1 page
True or False: It is okay to lie during an interview.
False
Bonus: Explain why.
True or False: It's okay to send a thank you note with no subject.
False. An email should always have a subject.
Bonus: Is it OK for the subject be lowercase letters?
What order should work experience, extracurricular activities, and/or volunteer work be in?
Newest to oldest.
Example:
Summer Camp Counselor, 01/2020-Present
Soccer Coach, 05/2019-11/2019
Dance Captain, 03/2019-04/2019
There are two types of interviews. What are they?
Individual Interview & Group Interview
What is the maximum amount of time that can pass before a thank you note is considered "late"?
This type of skill is considered a personality trait.
Soft skill
Bonus: Can you name 3 soft skills?
Talk about a weakness that you have worked to improve. Be sure to provide specific steps that you've taken!
False.
Always include your first and last name.
This type of skill is related to specific technical knowledge, which is typically learned through school or training.
Hard skills
Bonus:
Can you name 1 hard skill?
What are 2 things you should do once the interviewer concludes the interview?
Say thank you & shake the interviewer's hand.
True or False: The thank you note should always be indented the way a school essay is.
False.
No indentation is required. Always start your email at the beginning of the line.