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Miscellaneous
100
What is the appropriate length of a resume? 
1-2 pages 
100
What is the least amount of grammar or spelling errors you can have in your resume before an employer throws the resume out? 
1 
100
Should you include high school education on resume? 
Only if you do not have post-secondary education. 
100
Should you contact your references before you list them on a job application? 
YES! 
200

Who typically asks for a resume?

Jobs, Colleges, Clubs, Volunteer Experience, etc (Name at least one)

200
Should you be the only person to proofread your resume before submitting it for a job? 
No! Have 1-2 people proofread your resume. 
200
Should you customize resume for each job you apply for? 
YES! 
200

Which three shows are the names of each resume candidate from? They are a combination of names to create a new name.

Rick and Morty

Bob's Burgers

The Simpsons

300

What are two examples of soft skills? 

Adaptability, Leadership, Motivated, Great communicator, Task-oriented, etc (Name at least two)

300
What is a good technique to use when proofreading your resume? 
Read the resume out loud. 
300

Under which section should you include babysitting experience? 

It should be listed under work/professional experience. 

300

Distinguish the difference in this phrase between resume and resume: You may resume writing your resume. 

The first one is a verb/action meaning to continue; the second is a subject/your ticket to getting an interview(profile.)

400

What section is most looked at by an employer?

Professional/Work Experience

400
What should be included on your resume so the potential employer can contact you? 
Name, phone number, email address 
400
This information should NEVER be included in your resume. 
Information regarding personal or family life. 
400
What is the purpose of a resume? 
To sell yourself to get an interview! 
500

What are 5 of the 8 sections mentioned today you should include on your resume? (Per this workshop)

Contact Information, Objective, Education, Professional/Work Experience, Volunteer and Academic Experience, Skills and Expertise, Community Service, Accomplishments and Awards. (Any 5 of these)

500
What features can you use to organize your resume? 
Bullet points, dashes 
500
In describing your work experience, you should begin each point with this kind of word. 
Action verbs 
500
How can you save your resume to ensure there are no formatting errors when you send it to an employer? 
Save it as a PDF.