Resume 1
A resume.
What is a document where you list your personal information, education, work experience/s, strengths, and accomplishments?
What personal information should you put on your resume? Name 2.
Your name, address, phone number, email address
True or false?
Past work experiences should be listed in chronological order.
True
Should your resume be flashy with a picture and lots of colors?
No
True or false?
You should not proofread or spell check your resume.
False
A resume is not one of the first documents a hiring manager looks at when reviewing applications.
What is false?
Would you put your personal information (name, address, number, email) on the top of your resume or on the bottom of your resume?
The top of your resume
What information should you include in your past work experiences? Name 2.
Your position, dates worked, accomplishments, manager and contact information.
For your education, you will want to list _______ that you have attended, and what degrees or certificates you earned.
schools
True or false?
A resume is handwritten with a pen or pencil.
False
A resume should be handwritten and should be two pages or more.
What is false?
A resume usually includes a _______ of information such as your strengths and what position you are applying for.
summary
Is it helpful to create a list of your work history along with strengths and accomplishments before you create your resume?
Yes
A _________ can be a previous employer, manager, teacher, neighbor, friend or someone who has witnessed and recommends your character and work performance.
reference
A resume is often a hiring managers ________________ of you.
first impression
It is ok to exaggerate on your resume.
False but you do want to sell yourself with factual information.
How many references should you give?
three
If you've had 15 jobs, do you want to list all of those jobs on your resume?
No
You should list ______ of your past work experiences on your resume.
the last three
If you are new to the work force and have no work experience you can focus on....
Your education, skills, extracurricular activities or volunteer opportunities you have participated in
Should you make your references aware that you are using them as a reference?
Yes
What do you NOT list on a resume?
a. volunteer work
b. education history
c. accomplishments
d. social security number
d. social security number