Importance
what is a resume?
a document that outlines your information (education, experience etc) to show potential employers you are qualified for the job that you are applying for with their company
What goes first on a resume?
Contact information: name, email, phone number, address
False: A resume is very important when trying to find a job or hire someone
what is the first impression?
the resume
Unpaid work, volunteer, odd jobs, babysitting, fundraising
True- employers have many resumes to view
what is the purpose of a resume?
to get an interview for a potential job
What examples were listed for hobbies/interest from the video?
Sports, dance, music, clubs, extracurricular activities
A resume is NOT the first impression
False: A resume IS the first impression because it's representing who you are to the employer before they are able to meet you in person
What is the expected length of a resume?
1-2 pages
What should you do with a section if you have nothing to put? example: volunteer section
don't add it on the resume
True: employers only have a few seconds to look at hundreds of resumes so you want them to like yours
What does a resume show?
your job experience, education, and volunteer, contact information, activities
What goes in the Objective section?
to state what your goal is for the resume
The interview is the second impression
True: If you are contacted by the employer because they liked your first impression which was your resume