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. "address no longer needed"
True or false?
Past work experiences should be listed in order from your current job and down from there?
True.
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 usually required with a resume during the application process.
cover letter
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 if asked, and accomplishments,
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
True or False?
You should include your picture on a resume?
False
A resume usually includes a _______ of information such as your strengths and what position you are applying for.
Summary.
Should you list every job you have ever had on a resume?
No, only list relevant work experience and do not go beyond the last 10 to 15 years.
A _________ for a job you are applying for can be a client, previous employer, manager, teacher, neighbor, friend or someone who has witnessed and recommends your character and work performance.
Reference
True or False
Managers will typically call you in for an interview before reading your resume?
False.
A resume should be no longer than ____ page.
Typed, One.
What strengths do you have?
No wrong answer!
Should you include any false information on your resume?
No.
Can you list ESL classes under education?
Yes.
If you've had 15 jobs, do you want to list all of those jobs on your resume?
No.
What is the name of the software companies use to check resumes?
ATS or Applicant tracking software.
You should list ______ of your past work experiences on your resume.
Three.
Which ever jobs you put down on your resume, you want to make sure that the manager will speak ______ of you.
Highly/Well/Good.
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. jobs you've been fired from
d. jobs you've been fired from (you can list them, as long as you have reasonable explanation)