Resume Do’s & Don’ts
What’s one thing you should always include at the top of your resume? (Hint: how can they contact you?)
Contact Information
Where are some places you can learn about summer opportunities, and internships?
You can learn about some opportunities and internships from your teachers coaches, church career center, family/ friends, social media and searching on Google.
What is networking?
Building relationships with people who can help you grow, learn, or find opportunities.
What is a personal statement or college application essay?
This essay, often required by colleges, allows you to share your personal story and motivations and explain why you want to attend their school.
This type of event is designed to help job seekers meet potential employers and learn about job openings.
What is a career fair?
What should you never include on a resume?
1. Age
2. Ethnicity
3. Social security number (personal information)
4. Photo
5. Full address
ALL the above.
What is a cover letter?
This document, often submitted with a resume, explains why you are interested in the job and how your skills make you a good fit.
What is a professional introduction sometimes called?
An elevator pitch—a short summary about who you are and what you’re interested in.
This standardized test score is often required as part of your college application.
What is the SAT or ACT?
This on-campus resource offers services like resume reviews, mock interviews, and job search assistance to help students prepare for their careers.
What is a career center?
You don’t have job experience. Name 2 other things you can put on your resume.
Volunteer work, school projects, leadership roles, clubs, extracurriculars, or family responsibilities.
Before going to a job interview, you should do this to learn more about the company and the role you're applying for.
What is researching the company?
You meet someone at a career event and want to stay in touch. What do you do next?
Ask for their contact info, follow up with a thank-you message, or connect on LinkedIn.
What is a transcript?
This part of the application lists your high school classes and the grades you received.
These individuals, who have supervised you in academic or volunteer settings, are ideal candidates to write these important documents vouching for your qualifications in a letter of recommendation.
Who are a teacher, coach, boss, mentor, volunteer manager, extracurricular activity advisor
True or False: You should use “I” and “my” when describing your experiences on a resume.
False. Use action words (e.g., “Led,” “Created,” “Helped”) without personal pronouns.
This is a list of people who can speak positively about your work ethic and skills when a potential employer contacts them.
What are references?
Name 2 places you can network even if you don’t know anyone in a career field yet.
School events, clubs, volunteer projects, community centers, online workshops, social media (LinkedIn, etc.).
What are letters of recommendation?
Colleges often ask for these, written by teachers or mentors, to provide insight into your character and achievements
This part of a college application allows you to be creative, to share your personal story, interests, and goals, helping admissions officers understand who you are beyond your grades and test scores.
What is a personal statement?
What are 3 traits of a strong resume?
Clear layout, relevant info, short (1 page), uses action verbs, no typos.
After an interview, it's important to do this to show your appreciation and reinforce your interest in the position.
What is sending a thank-you note or email?
Name 3 people who could become your career supporters or mentors.
Teachers, coaches, family friends, youth leaders, church members, program mentors.
This form, which includes your family's financial information, is used to determine your eligibility for financial aid.
What is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?