Resume Facts and Resources
You should have your resume reviewed by...?
What is Career Center?
Jane Smith 123 Main Street, City, State, Zip Code Telephone: 1234567890 Email: smartcookie@hotmail.com
The email is unprofessional and should be changed.
You should always include your resume when applying for a job
True. You should always attach your resume even if the application doesn't require one.
Which section do employers pay most attention to?
What is experience?
How long should your resume be?
What is one page?
How long does an employer or recruiter look at your resume?
What is six to seven seconds?
Interests: Swimming, playing guitar, walking my dog, and cooking. I am very sociable and have a wide circle of friends. Go Braves!
You should not talk about your personal interests in your resume. Focus on what makes you most qualified for the position.
You need a resume for graduate school
True. It is part of the admissions process.
Is it important to list soft skills on your resume? (responsible, hard-working, etc.)
No. Hard skills make you stand out compared to other applicants.
Each bullet point should begin with?
What is an action verb?
How often should you update your resume?
What is anytime your experience changes?
Sales Assistant Intern Summer 2021
Welcomed customers and assisted them when needed Helped with ordering and deliveries Received ‘Sales Assistant of the Year’ plague in 2012 and 2014
"Plague" Resumes can be rejected due to poor spelling and grammar.
It is okay to lie on your resume to get an interview.
False. It can cost you the job.
Can you list your education while you are still in school?
Of course! Keep in mind, some jobs require specific majors.
What font size and style is preferred?
What is Times New Roman or Arial and size 10-12 font?
What makes your resume stand out?
What is emphasizing your strengths, easy to read, tailored to the position, etc?
Marketing Intern Summer 2021
Helped the Marketing Team with whatever they needed Responsible for writing the company blog Represented company at trade shows and events
Chances are the recruiter already knows what sort of general duties someone with your experience will have performed. Don’t just say what you did –impress them by explaining how well you did it.
You shouldn't use language from the job posting because that is plagiarism.
False. You can take language from the job posting. Make sure you can speak to that experience.
Are resume section names interchangeable?
Yes. You can change the names of your sections based on the jobs you are applying for.
How do you order your experience?
What is reverse chronological order?
What is the main function of a resume?
What is showcase your skills, demonstrate your experience, create value for an employer, etc.?
Education: UNCP, 2022
UNCP should be written out. Major is missing.
You should have more than one resume
True. Your resume should always be tailored to the job you're applying for.
A job objective should be included on your resume
False. Back in the day, job objectives were widely used. It is best to save the space on your resume for other sections.
What are 4 sections you MUST have in your resume?
Header
Skills
Education
Experience