Resume Format
In describing your experience, you should begin each bullet point with this kind of word.
What is an action verb?
True or false: An employer is very likely to throw out your application if your cover letter contains basic grammar errors.
What is True?
This is how long the average resume is viewed by an employer for the first time.
What is between 6-12 seconds?
We suggest omitting your overall GPA in your resume if it is below this number.
What is 3.0?
For example:
Education
Relevant Experience
Activities
Leadership
Additional Experience
...
What are some examples of section headers/titles?
You can use the same cover letter when applying to multiple different jobs.
What is false?
What should be set up so an employer can reach you?
What is a professional voicemail/email address?
Information from this time period should not be found in the Education Section of your resume unless it's relevant or you are a sophomore.
What is High School?
What should the Heading of your resume include?
What is your full name, contact information?
Reverse chronological order
What is how resume topics/content should be listed (on a Chronological Resume)?
Communication, critical thinking, leadership...
What are skills an employer is looking for?
These pieces of information should never be included in your resume.
What is personal information, religious or political affiliations?
October 28th in University Crossing
What is the Careers in Business Fair?
At least 3/4"
What are the minimum margins you should use?
To get you an interview or in front of an employer.
What is what is the point of a resume?
Used by employers to look at your professional profile.
What is LinkedIN?
1-2 sentences
What is Objective Statement/Summary?
The event where you'll talk to returning co-op students.
What is the Co-op Expo?
Justified to the right.
What is How dates should be aligned?
Only when they ask for them.
What is when do I give References?
Eye contact, firm handshake, a smile...
What are important things to have when meeting an employer/interviewer?
What is one word that should never be used in a resume?
What is "I"?
C or better.
What is the grade you must have to continue in the Co-op Program?