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Do's and Don'ts Resumes and Interviews
Do's and Don'ts Resumes and Interviews
Horror Trivia
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What does Mark state that gives away poor decision making in a partner?

They chose him as a mate.

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According to Mark, what is "volume" not a substitute for?

Content

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Rule #1 of resume writing is that you should be

turning in a different version for each role you apply to, tailored and targeted to the position.

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Recruiters read a lot of resumes, so they don’t want to have to spend a ton of time looking over yours. This means you should:

Keep your resume to 1 page.

100

The short movies 'Planet Terror' and 'Death Proof' make up what movie?

Grindhouse

200

Mark flies how far on average on any given year?

150,000 - 170,000 miles.

200

What did Mark state is the number one cause of vaginal dryness?

A large, arrogant husband.

200

Recruiters love reading resume bullets with ________

Numbers

Use numbered metrics to showcase your accomplishments.

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What file format should you save your resume in for ease?

.PDF

200

Who played the vampire Lestat in 'Interview With The Vampire'?

Tom Cruise

300

What did Mark say was worse than being a heroin addict on the street?

COVID

300

According to Mark, what is a "No knock warrant?"

"A surprise party where all the guests know ya"

300

If you’ve done something cool in your personal life that either shows off your soft skills or engages your technical skills in a new way, you should

definitely include it. Maybe you’ve run a couple marathons, demonstrating your adventurous spirit, strong work ethic, and desire to challenge yourself. Or you’ve won some poker tournaments, which shows you’re a quick thinker and good with numbers.

300

You’d be surprised how many job seekers put together an amazing resume—and then don’t include enough: What?

 “here’s where to find me” info. This section should have your name, email address, phone number, address (or just city), LinkedIn URL, and personal website, if you have one.

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 What kind of house is terrorized by a serial killer in 'Black Christmas'?

Sorority House

400

When did Mark get sober?

1988

400

What clued Mark in that he was bipolar?

Watching CNN and FOX News at the same time.

400

It can be tempting (and more simple) to combine multiple roles at one company, but you should actually be

highlighting your different job titles. After all, it says a lot about you if you were promoted within an organization or were able to transition your role.

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Remember, that hiring managers probably don’t care if you love  basketball, are active in your book club, or are a member of a Dungeons and Dragons group. This means should not

Include Random, Unrelated, or Off-Putting Hobbies

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What book does Ash put on top of a garbage can to trap his severed hand in 'Evil Dead II'?

 A Farewell To Arms

500

Where did Mark work as part of his community service after prison

A burn unit

500

According to Mark, what are the greatest words in first class air travel?

"No children"

500

While it’s illegal to discriminate against a job candidate because of his or her age, marital status, gender, religion, race, color, or national origin, it

doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen subconsciously. Don’t give recruiters the chance, and just leave these details off.

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When deciding whether to leave something on your resume, use the New York Times test. In other words, if you wouldn’t

want it published next to your name on the front page of a major national newspaper, take it out.

500

In which horror film do a group of American students get involved in a Swedish cult?

Midsommar