Resume 1
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, phone number, email address.
True or false?
Past work experiences should be listed in chronological order.
False. It's reverse chronological
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.
True or false?
You should not proofread or spell check your resume.
False.
In order to be considered for most job openings, a ________ is required during the application process.
Resume
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, company, and responsibilities.
For your education, you will want to list _______ that you have attended, and what degrees or certificates you earned.
Schools.
What is PAR?
Problem Action Result
True or False?
A resume is usually the first document a hiring manager will look at when reviewing applications; and it is considered a first impression.
True.
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 client, previous employer, manager, teacher, or someone who has witnessed and recommends your character and work performance.
Reference
A resume is often a hiring managers ________________ of you.
First impression.
A resume should be ______ and no longer than ____ page.
Typed, One.
Should your references be included in your resume?
NO! It's a separate document
You should NOT include a job that you were _____ from or left on bad terms.
Fired.
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.
List three things on a resume that would get flagged by ATS.
1. Photo
2. Columns
3. Different font types
How many bullets should you have for each experience listed?
3-4
Which ever jobs you put down on your resume, you want to make sure that the manager will speak ______ of you.
Highly.
Should you make your references aware that you are using them as a reference?
Yes.
True or False
Including a photo of yourself on a resume is standard practice in the United States.
False! While it's common in some countries, in the U.S., including a photo is generally discouraged to avoid potential bias or discrimination in the hiring process.