General Resume Info
What is a resume?
A compilation of your personal information, past education, work experience, strengths and accomplishments.
What personal information should you put on your resume? Name 2.
Your name, address, phone number, email address.
In what order should your experience be listed on your resume?
It depends.
What order should your education be listed in?
Most prestigious first
How much time will an HR person spend initially looking at your resume?
Typically less than 30 seconds.
What are the styles of resumes?
Chronological, Functional or Combination.
Where should your contact information be on your resume?
The top of your resume.
What information should you include in your past work experiences? Name 2.
Your position, dates worked, accomplishments
For your education, you will want to list _______ that you have attended, and what degrees or certificates you earned.
Schools
What are the recommended font styles for your resume and cover letter?
Times New Roman, Verdanda, Arial or Calibri
What are the two different TYPES of resumes?
Master and Targeted
What email address should you list on a resume?
One that you will continually have access to.
Is it helpful to create a list of your work history along with strengths and accomplishments before you create your resume?
Yes.
How do you indicate that you are enrolled in an educational program but have not completed it yet?
Type the words "Anticipated Graduation" and then the month and year that you anticipate completing that program.
What type and color paper should a resume be printed on?
Resume paper that is white, light gray or manilla (ivory).
A resume should be ______ and no longer than ____ page(s).
Typed, Two.
Give a proper example of a professional email address.
First name dot last name, likely some numbers but not personally identifying numbers @gmail.com or something similar.
What type of word should your experience statements begin with?
Action verb
Are non-degree training opportunities listed on your resume?
Yes, if they are applicable to the job you are applying for.
What do you call the letter that accompanies your resume?
Cover Letter
You can either ______ your own resume, or use a ________ on a computer program or website.
Create, Template.
How do you make your name stand out to the HR professional that is looking at your resume?
Use bold font or larger font than the rest of the resume.
What should be listed between contact info and experience section on a targeted resume?
Objective Statement of Professional Summary
How would you list a non-degree training program on your resume?
Potentially make an "Applicable Training" section.
How many references should you list on your resume?
NONE!