Resumes
What is a Resume?
A brief biography of your work experience and skills
Number of resumes to take to a interview
3
What do you call: Sending and receiving clear messages with others.
Communication Skills
Why is an interview important
What is a way for the employer to see if you’re a good fit for the job?
What do you need to include in a resume?
Your name, email, job summary, current occupation (student/teacher/etc.) title, work history, education, skills, and accomplishments.
What do you call: A meeting in which an applicant is asked questions to determine suitable for a job
What is a Job Interview
This term describes the ability to use time and resources wisely to complete tasks quickly and correctly.
What is time management?
Before the interview, you should do this to learn more about the company and the job you're applying for.
What is research the company and the job?
This section at the top of your resume gives a brief summary of your goals and what you bring to the job. What is it called?
What is a professional summary/objective
After the interview you should?
What is following up with a thank note/email
This soft skill involves working well with others to reach a common goal, whether in school projects or at a job.
What is Teamwork?
This is the best way to dress for a job interview to make a good first impression.
What is dress professionally/business casual or wear appropriate clothes?
True or False: It’s okay to use the same resume for every job you apply to.
What is False?
You should tailor your resume for each job to highlight the most relevant skills and experience.
What interview usually takes place before the in person interview?
What is a phone interview
This skill helps you think through challenges, weigh options, and choose the best solution to a problem.
What is problem solving/decision making?
This is the polite way to greet your interviewer when you first meet them.
What is a firm handshake, smile, and greet the interviewer by their name?
This section of a resume lists your school, expected graduation date, and any honors or relevant coursework.
What is the Education section?
This is something you should always do at the end of an interview to show interest and leave a good impression.
What is ask a question or thank the interviewer?
These are professional learning experiences, like internships or job shadowing, that help you grow in your chosen career path.
What is professional development?
What do you call a one-page document that you submit as part of your job application and resume. It's purpose is to introduce you and briefly summarize your professional background
A Cover Letter